Contain at least two dozen large fires in the middle of a historic heat wave. More than two million acres have burned so far this year, making it the worst on record in california and thats before the usual peak of the season. Hot dry gusts are blowing tonight, whipping up blowtorch conditions. Over the weekend more than 200 people had to be air lifted as a fire ripped through this campground. And just take a look at this tourist town tonight. Big creek, nearly wiped out by the flames. And on this labor day, the 2020 president ial campaign is in full swing. A new cbs news Battleground Tracker poll shows joe biden leading the president in a National Poll of likely voters. The president today also suggested a Coronavirus Vaccine could be ready by election day despite several of his own Top Health Officials saying that is unlikely. Meanwhile the country is bracing for a potential surge of new covid cases after Mass Gatherings over the weekend. We have a lot of news to get to with teams co
Reid the final stretch, biden, harris and penc in key swing states, and what the president said about a vaccine by election day. Large labor day gatherings, thousands celebrate the holiday, many ignoring social distancing as america sees the most air travel since the start of the pandemic. Putins fiercest critic, who was poisoned, is out of a coma tonight, the latest on his condition. And finally, acts of kindness from a frequent flier making people smile when they need it most. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell. Reporting from the nations capitol. Reid good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im chip reid. Were going to begin tonight with those fires raging out of control in california. Firefighters are scrambling to contain at least two dozen large fires in the middle of a historic heat wave. More than two million acres have burned so far this year, making it the worst on record in california, and thats before the usu
And the alarming milestone in california, more than two million cases in that state alone. Are holiday gatherings to blame . The surge we are in right now are inidable. Garrett breaking news officer to be fired. The family of andre hill calls the shooting reckless murder. While columbus mayor says it was a stunning disregard for life. Remote learning for americas homeless children. Whats being done to make Virtual Education possible for kids in family shelters. Its so hard. Reporter are you falling behind . Yes, i am. Garrett dramatic rescue a little girl is pulled from the rubble after a gas explosion leveled her home. American kindness how cbs news viewers came through for a family struggling during the pandemic. And getting covid creative meet a photographer keeping a beloved christmas tradition alive. Use santatizeer. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Garrett good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. I