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With more than half a million lives lost and the global economy severely hammered, the covid—i9 pandemic has emerged as one of the biggest crises the world has ever witnessed. the virus has also taken a toll on the movie industry, forcing production companies to put filming on hold until and ending new releases. but once the cameras start rolling again, will film—makers be tempted to tell depressing stories relating to the pandemic on the big screen? well see lots of uplifting inspirational ...

Major wild fires, the pine gulch blaze is now one of the states ripped ever, score championing --scorching more than 100 square miles. and in oregon. mbf.ou can see it looks like a >> reporter: the mosier creek fire ripped through joel hearts family property. >> i got to say it thats the scariest thing i have ever been >>rough. >> reporter: the triple-digit temps helping to fuel the fires are being felt in at least a dozen states this weekend. >> nearly 50 million people are experiencing tempera...

Hello. three wildfires have erupted near los angeles as california contends with dry conditions and a heat wave. 300 residents across the state were without power. the weekend could bring triple digit temperatures and unhealthy air. meanwhile, the state became the first to surpass 600,000 cases. california ranks third in the country for the worst covid death toll behind new york and new jersey. now back to "dateline." welcome back to "dateline."

In connection with starting the fire. warning hes believed to be violent. the publics encouraged to use caution if they see him. as fires rage on in the southern part of the state, the heat wave creating new concerns for californias power grid. friday evening, state officials cut power for parts of california, affecting as many as 250,000 customers. for the first time in 20 years, declaring a stage-three emergency, triggered when demand for power outpaces available supply. hours later, power res...

West this weekend, along with wildfires grid might not have enough energy to keep everyones lights on >> reporter: tonight, across the west, an extreme heat wave fueling the fire season. in california, outside of los angeles, the lake fire rages on, burning nearly 15,000 acres. more than 4,500 structures threatened. hundreds evacuated. residents on edge. >> i got everything packed in my car ready to go. >> reporter: fire fighters not only battling the inferno, but also angry livestock. ferdinand...

While preparing for a bad fire season, fire chief brian es tel now required to carry three days worth of ppe into the field. >> when they get to a camp, theyre being handed food. theres no more chow line. we dont sleep in sleeping trailers. its a whole list of behaviors that have to change if were going to keep our firefighters healthy. >> reporter: so far this year, more than 40 of his firefighters have contracted covid-19. >> the virus taking a toll on those first responders. will carr join s ...

Carley: we begin with a fox news alert. russia claims the first country to approve a covid-19 vaccine. comes two months after human testing. overnight russian president vladimir putin praising the vaccines effectiveness saying it was even given to his daughter. a scientists are skeptical. normally phase 3 trials run months and involve thousands of people. search and rescue operations are underway in a baltimore neighborhood after a massive gas explosion. one person killed and seven injured. larg...

If we dont, not sure where well be politically by november 3. >> sandra: he talks about the messaging and medias role in all of this, byron and condemned the media for his words projecting a narrative and selling a lie to the american people in their watered down coverage of the civil unrest. he said you dont see it on the networks or the other cable stations. what role do you see the media plays in all this, byron? >> well, they did really sugar coat the news out of portland and seattle. rememb...

Thats why weve become the nations fastest growing retailer. because our customers love it. see for yourself, at carvana.com. there was a deadly gas explosion in a baltimore neighborhood. three homes completely destroyed. firefighters digging through the rubble. know tonight at least six r peave been rescued. one woman did not survive. no word on the cause. when we come back tonight, the emergency meetings about this years college football season. will it be played? across the co. more towers...

Image as a man of action. but he needed to do something to shore up this believe it economy, with less than three months ago before the election. david willis, bbc news. staying with united states. just to give you an update on the numbers. the us coronavirus cases have risen by at least 54,203 on saturday to more than 54,203 on saturday to more than 5 million confirmed cases since the pandemic began. lets stay with that story and then go to australia to see how it co m pa res australia to see h...