gas prices as they saw last year. the average per gallon of regular unleaded is $3.66 a gallon, compared to last year where it was $3.63, but many parts of the country are actually seeing lower gas prices. back here in atlanta, air travelers are seeing a 6% increase in airfares this year compared to last year. if it's not one thing, it's another. >> a massive wildfire in alaska is causing mandatory evacuations. the funny river fire threatens 1,000 structures. that fire is 30% contained. meanwhile, firefighters in northern arizona appear to be turning a corner on lts so-called slide fire there. they have now contained 25% of the blaze and controlled burns have kept the flames from reaching homes. bill karins joins us right now.