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August 19, 2023

US battles rising wildfire risk as devastating heat and drought spread across the country

Drought and extreme heat have increased the risk of wildfires across the country and the U.S. Forestry Service is ramping up to educate those who may be at risk for the first time.

August 18, 2023

Maui company says request for water to fight wildfire delayed several hours while state consulted with farmers

A Maui company says that efforts to divert water to fight the recent devastating wildfire were delayed because a government official said he had to check with local farmers.

August 18, 2023

Opportunity for compensation arises for 2016 Tennessee wildfire victims as appeals court revives lawsuits

A glimmer of hope has emerged for the victims of a devastating 2016 wildfire that originated in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ravaged a picturesque Tennessee tourist enclave.

August 17, 2023

Pro-life diaper company donates thousands of diapers to victims of Maui wildfires

A pro-life diaper company, EveryLife, has sent thousands of diapers and wipes to Maui, Hawaii, in an effort to help those who lost everything in the recent devastating wildfires.

August 17, 2023

Maui wildfires seen from International Space Station

NASA has shared an image taken from the International Space Station last weekend which shows the scene of deadly Hawaii wildfires that devastated a Maui community.

August 17, 2023

Hawaii governor vows to protect locals from outside buyers seeking real estate opportunities in Maui

As wildfires rage through Lahaina, the governor of Hawaii has vowed to protect locals from getting displaced by affluent outsider buyers and real estate opportunists eyeing a rebuilt Maui.

August 16, 2023

ABC News changes headline amid backlash, after saying 'climate change can't be blamed' for Maui wildfires

ABC News updated a headline in a Wednesday report on climate change and the Maui wildfires, following some backlash on X, formerly known as Twitter.

August 16, 2023

Heat wave over Northwest, Rockies persists as thunderstorms likely for upper Midwest

As the heat wave over the Northwest and Rockies persists, with the dome of high pressure expanding eastward, thunderstorms are likely for the Midwest on Wednesday.

August 15, 2023

Pro surfer Kai Lenny bashes government for lack of aid amid Maui wildfires: 'We were just in shock'

Professional surfer and Maui native Kai Lenny said that locals have been telling him no government employees have been since as wildfires continue to tear apart the island.

August 15, 2023

Maui police chief urges patience and prayers amidst devastating wildfire tragedy

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is leading the effort to search for victims' remains in the aftermath of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.