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December 21, 2023

Wildest weather moments of 2023: Burning Man flooding, wildfire smoke, record heat

From Southern California's first-ever tropical storm warning to wildfire smoke smothering cities in the Northeast, here are five of the wildest weather moments of 2023.

November 30, 2023

Maui officials concerned that heavy rains will send ash from deadly Lahaina wildfires into storm drains

Maui officials are on standby to prevent ash from August’s deadly wildfire in Lahaina from flowing into storm drains. The island is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds.

November 29, 2023

Hawaii AG subpoenas 3 Maui agencies in continued push for 'independent' probe into deadly wildfires

Hawaii's attorney general subpoenaed representatives from three Maui agencies to testify on Dec. 11 and present documents related to the August wildfires.

November 20, 2023

Wildfires force evacuations in North Carolina and Tennessee as high winds, low humidity pose threats

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for East Tennessee and southwest North Carolina after widespread wildfires have forced residents to evacuate their homes.

November 16, 2023

100th fatality reported in Maui wildfire

A 78-year-old woman reportedly succumbed on Sept. 4 to injuries sustained in last summer's wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, making her the natural disaster's hundredth confirmed victim.

November 13, 2023

Hawaii wildfire ravages Oahu's native rainforest, posing threat to fragile ecosystems

Another wildfire in Hawaii has destroyed native rainforest on the windward side of the island. Unlike previous wildfires, this blaze is occurring in a typically lush area.

November 2, 2023

CA homes remain at risk as firefighters work to contain wildfires

California firefighters have made notable progress in their efforts to suppress wildfire, but various homes and buildings remain at risk. The fire was 20% contained by Wednesday.

November 1, 2023

Crews make modest headway against Southern California wildfire

Over 1,200 firefighters are continuing to make headway against a large wildfire burning through rural areas in Southern California, with containment now reportedly at 15%.

November 1, 2023

Hawaii schools re-open after devastating wildfires, but parents fear they're not yet safe

Parents in the Lahaina area of Hawaii are concerned that students returning to schools will be exposed to toxic waste after the deadly August wildfires.

October 23, 2023

Smoky 'superfog' blamed for at least 2 dozen traffic accidents in southeast Louisiana

A combination of wildfire smoke and dense fog, billed as a "superfog," reportedly caused at least two dozen car accidents in southeastern Louisiana on Monday.