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Published
August 14, 2023

Hawaii’s governor warns scores more could be dead following wildfires on Maui

The blazes that consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina, are already the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, with a death toll of at least 96.
Published
August 13, 2023

As death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 93, effort to find and identify the dead is just beginning

At least 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed in West Maui, Green said, nearly all of them residential. Across the island, the damage was estimated at close to $6 billion.
Published
August 12, 2023

Hawaii utility faces scrutiny for not cutting power to reduce fire risks

Hawaiian Electric, the utility that oversees Maui Electric and provides service to 95% of the state's residents, did not deploy what's known as a 'public power shutoff plan.'
Published
August 12, 2023

Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins

Residents of Maui County face a surreal landscape of flattened homes, blackened hulks of burned-out cars and ashy lots where buildings once stood.
Published
August 11, 2023

150-year-old banyan tree among Maui landmarks damaged in wildfires

Firefighters were still working late Thursday to contain the fires, which began overnight Tuesday and traveled faster than expected across Maui because of strong winds from Hurricane Dora.

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Published
August 11, 2023

Chaos and terror: Failed communications left Maui residents trapped by fire; scores died

Fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started Tuesday and took Maui by surprise.
Published
August 10, 2023

Here’s how the Hawaii fires spread so fast

A combination of weather systems and geography drove raging winds over a drought-plagued landscape.
Published
August 9, 2023

Wildfires wipe out communities in Hawaii, kill at least 6

Wildfires continued to burn Wednesday, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora as it passed well south of the Hawaiian islands. Officials feared the death toll could rise.
Published
August 7, 2023

Maine Voices: Collaboration in wildfire management – lessons from Quebec for Maine

Maine must continue prioritizing wildfire preparedness, seeking and strengthening collaboration, investing in advanced equipment and training, and implementing comprehensive mitigation measures.
Published
August 6, 2023

Wild, weird and iconic, California’s Joshua tree faces a new threat: Fire

For the Joshua tree – a wild and whimsical internationally recognized symbol of California – fire has become an existential threat.