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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.

October 23, 2023

US Forest Service faces lawsuit over deadly flash flood linked to wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service is facing a lawsuit following the death of three people who died in a flash flood. The lawsuit alleges the agency failed to properly conduct forest management.

October 8, 2023

Seahawks' Bobby Wagner discusses living with constant threat of wildfires, how Hawaii tragedy affected him

The Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner has lived his entire life near wildfire hotspots, so he decided to partner with USAA to help prevent them.

October 6, 2023

Super Bowl champion Bobby Wagner says his current Seahawks team hasn't 'reached its potential yet'

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner once played in back-to-back Super Bowls, so he knows what it takes to get to the promised land.

October 5, 2023

Washington governor requests federal aid for wildfire recovery

Washington Governor Inslee has reached out to Joe Biden, requesting federal assistance and a disaster declaration to aid in the recovery efforts following the destructive wildfires.

October 4, 2023

Orange County files lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires

Orange County, situated in Southern California and home to over 3 million residents, has initiated legal action against Southern California Edison alleging negligence.