Watch CBS News California WildfiresNew California insurance rule will increase coverage in fire-prone areas Under a new insurance regulation that just got approved this week, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said homeowners should have an easier time buying fire insurance, even in fire...
Thousands of people in California still can't return to their homes as firefighters battle wildfires causing dangerous smoky conditions. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has the latest on the firefighting efforts.
California wildfires worsen, threatening 65,000 homes and businesses The fires' rapid growth has been fueled by California's warmest summer on record and shifting winds. A new fire threatens radio and cell towers critical to fighting the blaze....
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Utilities in California began powering down equipment during high winds and extreme fire danger after a series of massive and deadly wildfires in recent years were sparked by electrical lines and other infrastructure. On Wednesday, more than 65,000 customers in Southern California were without power ...
A massive wildfire near Sacramento in California set up a huge plume of smoke that could be seen from space. Thursday 4 July 2024 12:52, UK California California Wildfires An estimated 26,000 residents were displaced as firefighters tried to build containment lines as wildfire in Cal...
Downed trees and power outages are expected with this week’s winds. Combined with the very dry vegetation, any new sparks caused by downed power lines could quickly grow into large and potentially life-threatening wildfires, reminiscent of previous devastating fire events in the region. ...
The risk of wildfires increased across California as an autumn heatwave scorched much of the state. Some inland areas could see temperatures up to 20 degrees above average for this time of year, according the National Weather Service. San Francisco, where residents...
California’s Park Fire has exploded in size, scorching an area about the size of Los Angeles and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scramble to meet the danger. More than 130 structures have been destroyed so far. (AP video/ Noah Berger) ...
While wildfires pose a serious threat to wireless infrastructure, we plan ahead for power outages caused by extreme weather and other natural disasters. Backup generators are running where necessary and we have a refueling plan to keep our network facilities operating. We also have temporary equipment...