Droughtstricken land. The hot dry weather is making the flames unpredictable. Resources are fading and its taking a physical toll on the firefighters. Chris marte reports. Reporter about 100 wildfires are raging across 17 western states. This is one of the worst years that ive seen. Reporter this is whats left of waterfront homes in chelan, washington. They couldnt get here. Reporter washington military are filling in. Theyre working to help fight the fire and relieve fire fatigue. Right now our mission is to make sure the fire doesnt creep down. Reporter if they jump past that line, that i could threaten homes below. In california, a fire grew the 2,000 acres tuesday. Were dealing with steep rugged terrain, you know, droughtstricken vegetation. Its kind of a difficult place to work. Reporter fire experts say september and october could be just as active unless there is significant rainfall. Chris martinez, cbs news, castaic, california. This morning three men are missing after devasta
What a week it has been, rarely has so much history been made in so few days. Confederate flags falling all across the south. Rainbow flags raising across the country. At the center of it all, president obama, in what may be his best week in office. He passes a trade bill that was left for dead days ago. Saving obamacare for the second time. And for the first time, securing the right to marriage for all americans. This decision affirms what millions of americans already believe in their hearts, when all americans are treated as equal, we are all more free. Then, that arresting scene in charleston, a president summoning the spirit of america in song. Amazing grace how sweet what a week. So much debate and analysis this morning. We begin at the Supreme Court, with our expert terry moran, you have been covering the court for about degree decades. Have you seen backtoback cases pack such a powerful punch . Reporter george, the court has seen a lot of history. I cant think of a week to matc
Rarely has so much history been made in so few days. Confederate flags falling all across the south. Rainbow flags raising across the country. At the center of it all, president obama, in what may be his best week in office. He passes a trade bill that was left for dead days ago. Saving obamacare for the second time. And for the first time, securing the right to marriage for all americans. This decision affirms what millions of americans already believe in their hearts, when all americans are treated as equal, we are all more free. Then, that arresting scene in charleston, a president summoning the spirit of america in song. Amazing grace how sweet what a week. So much debate and analysis this morning. We begin at the Supreme Court, with our expert terry moran, you have been covering the court for about degree decades. Have you seen backtoback cases pack such a powerful punch . Reporter george, the court has seen a lot of history. I cant think of a week to match it. The court with emph
What a week it has been. Rarely has so much history been in so few days. Confederate flags falling all across the south. At the center of it all, president obama, in what may be his best week in office. He passes a trade bill that appeared to be dead. Saving obamacare for the second time. For the first time securing the right to marriage for all americans. This decision a firms what millions of americans already believe in their hearts when all americans are treated as equal, were all more free. Then that arresting scene in charleston a president summoning the spirit of america in song. Amazing grace how sweet what a week. We begin at the Supreme Court, with our expert terry moran, you have been covering the court for three decades. Reporter george the court has seen a lot of history. I cant think of a week to match it. The court with emphatic finality bringing to a close two National Debates that have been roilg the country, Health Care Obamacare and equality for gays under the marria
What a week it has been, rarely has so much history been made in so few days. Confederate flags falling all across the south. Rainbow flags raising across the country. At the center of it all, president obama, in what may be his best week in office. He passes a trade bill that was left for dead days ago. Saving obamacare for the second time. And for the first time, securing the right to marriage for all americans. This decision affirms what millions of americans already believe in their hearts, when all americans are treated as equal, we are all more free. Then, that arresting scene in charleston, a president summoning the spirit of america in song. Amazing grace how sweet what a week. So much debate and analysis this morning. We begin at the Supreme Court, with our expert terry moran, you have been covering the court for about degree decades. Have you seen backtoback cases pack such a powerful punch . Reporter george, the court has seen a lot of history. I cant think of a week to matc