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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.

August 30, 2023

House GOP will 'examine' Biden admin response to Maui wildfire, Comer says

House Republicans plan to look into President Biden's support for Maui after Hawaii residents blasted the federal response regarding this month's wildfire.

August 29, 2023

Louisiana struggles with unprecedented wildfire season amid drought and blazes

Louisiana is facing an extraordinary wildfire season, with a total of over 600 this month, a departure from its usual challenges of flooding and hurricanes at this time of year.

August 29, 2023

Greek wildfire now EU's largest on record as it enters 11th day

Wildfires burning in northeastern Greece for the 11th consecutive day are now the largest that the European Forest Fire Information System has on record.

August 29, 2023

Maui police union chair: County, department 'failed' as officers' homes burned down during rescues

Maui police officers who battled the Lahaina blazes did not receive adequate support from the county and police department, according to the union's chair.

August 29, 2023

FEMA changes compensation rules in wake of most destructive wildfire in New Mexico's history

A controlled burn turned into one of the largest and most destructive fires in New Mexico's history. A year later, FEMA changed its wildfire compensation rules.

August 28, 2023

Greek wildfire devastation persists: Authorities mobilize international aid as firefighters battle blazes

Greek authorities have bolstered firefighting efforts in the northeastern part of the country as a massive and deadly wildfire continues to rage unabated for its tenth day.

August 28, 2023

Pets left behind in Canada during wildfire evacuations rescued by volunteers, to be reunited with families

The pets left behind during wildfire evacuations will be reunited with their owners thanks to volunteers who stayed behind in Canada’s Northwest Territories to rescue the animals.