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September 27, 2023

In Hawaii, overgrown gully and stubborn embers may have contributed to Maui’s fast-spreading wildfire

Investigators are examining evidence to determine how a small spark, caused by down power lines, become one of America’s most deadly wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii.

September 25, 2023

Locals in Hawaii return to sites of homes wrecked by August’s Lahaina wildfire

Authorities in Hawaii have begun allowing residents of Lahaina to return to their historic town following one of America’s deadliest wildfires that scorched the region last month.

September 22, 2023

California insurance commissioner acts to include climate risks in property insurance rates

California's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has taken action to enable property insurers to incorporate climate-related risks, such as wildfires, into their rate calculations.

September 21, 2023

4 Canadian firefighters killed on way home from British Columbia wildfire site

Four firefighters who were coming home Wednesday night after battling British Columbia’s wildfires died in a road crash near Cache Creek in the Canadian province's Interior.

September 18, 2023

Death toll from Maui fire drops to 97 after officials discover multiple DNA samples for some victims

A forensics investigation team has revealed that the initial death tally of the Maui, Hawaii, wildfire, America’s deadliest blaze in more than a century, has dropped by 18.

September 8, 2023

In update on Maui wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says number of missing people has fallen to 66

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday said 66 people are still missing after the deadly Maui wildfires a month ago, down from 385 people a week ago.

September 7, 2023

Evacuation order lifted for northern Canadian city after weeks of fire danger

After three weeks of evacuation due to a nearby wildfire, the evacuation order for Yellowknife, a northern Canadian city with 20,000 residents, has been lifted.

September 2, 2023

There are still 385 missing after Maui fires. Dem Governor had indicated it'd be 100.

Hawaii officials updated the number of missing persons after the Maui wildfires to 385, a net change of just three people after last week's missing toll update.

August 31, 2023

California prison placed on generator power for 2nd week after wildfires knock out electricity

For a second week, the Pelican Bay State Prison in Northern California has had to rely on a generator after nearby wildfires knocked out the facility’s electricity.

August 30, 2023

Hawaii crews near end of search for victims of the Lahaina wildfire

The total death toll of the Lahaina wildfire remains unclear as crews in Hawaii near the end of their search and recovery mission. Teams will begin removing hazardous waste next.