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Wildfires force Yosemite National Park evacuations

Wildfires force Yosemite National Park evacuations

Scott Gedman CBS This Morning Published on Jul 25, 2018 SUBSCRIBE 436K Tourists are evacuating Yosemite National Park because of dangerous conditions from a nearby wildfire. The Ferguson fire has burned about 38,000 acres in California’s Sierra Nevada. Firefighters...

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At least 24 people died in Greek wildfires

At least 24 people died in Greek wildfires

More than 300 firefighters, five aircraft and two helicopters have been mobilised to tackle the “extremely difficult” situation due to strong gusts of wind, Athens fire chief Achille Tzouvaras said Athens (AFP) – At least 24 people have died and more...

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Oregon faces widespread drought, high wildfire

Oregon faces widespread drought, high wildfire

Members of the Oregon Department of Forestry and cadets from Oregon Air Patrol attend a training on how to reload retardant into firefighting aircraft on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Salem Municipal Airport. Statesman Journal Oregon will enter the hottest time of the...

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County Fire Smoke Has Farmers Concerned About Crops

County Fire Smoke Has Farmers Concerned About Crops

WINTERS (CBS13) – The County Fire has burned more than 72,000 acres just east of Lake Berryessa. Thick smoke from the flames continues to blanket much of the Sacramento Valley, leaving farmers to worry about their crops. “Our vineyard is right at the base of the...

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Nearly 60 Large Wildfires Are Burning in the Western U.S.

Nearly 60 Large Wildfires Are Burning in the Western U.S.

Only a Few Weeks Into a Hot, Dry Summer, Nearly 60 Large Wildfires Are Burning in the Western U.S. With months of heat and dry conditions ahead, firefighters are already battling major fires in California, Colorado and other states A growing wildfire destroyed more...

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Wildfires are raging across 4 Western states

Wildfires are raging across 4 Western states

Dozens of wildfires tore across wide swaths of Alaska, California, Colorado and other western states Tuesday, with meteorologists warning of more blazes due to strong winds and low humidity. Nearly 60 fires have consumed more than 703,000 acres, from Alaska —...

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Florida firefighter turns old fire hoses into American flags

Florida firefighter turns old fire hoses into American flags: ‘That’s what unites...
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Firefighter loses 3 children in Pennsylvania while helping others

Firefighter loses 3 children in Pennsylvania blaze as he responds to another call Special note by...
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Gov. Chris Sununu signs law covering PTSD for first responders

Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill at a Manchester fire station on Tuesday. Special note by The...
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9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez, dies at 53

9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez, who fought for victims’ compensation, dies at 53 Special...
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