“” A house burns during the Woolsey Fire on Nov. 9, 2018, in Malibu, California. Residents of Thousand Oaks are threatened by the ignition of two nearby dangerous wildfires, including the Woolsey Fire, which has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu. David McNew/Getty Images Plenty of natural phenomena can turn the landscape into a blazing… Continue reading 5 Common Causes of Wildfires
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Disasters like the Hawaii wildfires are overwhelming outdated safety systems
Last week’s fires, which destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina, were exacerbated by severe drought conditions and high winds strengthened by Hurricane Dora, which passed over the central Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles south of the Hawaiian Islands. Recovery efforts are ongoing, but at least 106 people were killed with hundreds more still… Continue reading Disasters like the Hawaii wildfires are overwhelming outdated safety systems
Joe Biden will travel to Maui after deadly Hawaii wildfires
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui on Monday in the aftermath of the Hawaii wildfires, White House press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Wednesday. On Aug. 21, they will meet with first responders, survivors and government officials, she said. “In Maui, the President and First Lady will be welcomed… Continue reading Joe Biden will travel to Maui after deadly Hawaii wildfires
Lauren Boebert Accused Of Using Maui Wildfires To Score ‘MAGA Points’
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) faced backlash online after she criticized President Joe Biden for his response to the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. “There is a total crisis in Maui,” she wrote on Saturday in her first tweet addressing the disaster. “3000 destroyed homes. 80 people dead. Where’s Joe Biden? On vacation of course. There is… Continue reading Lauren Boebert Accused Of Using Maui Wildfires To Score ‘MAGA Points’
wildfires in hawaii, death toll expected to rise, Elon Musk cagefight
In today’s newsletter: The wildfires in Hawaii, which have now killed at least 96 people, still have many searching desperately for their family members. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg says it’s “time to move on” from the potential cage fight with Elon Musk. Here’s what to know today. Officials say Hawaii wildfire damage is close to $6 billion… Continue reading wildfires in hawaii, death toll expected to rise, Elon Musk cagefight
Maui wildfires the deadliest in U.S. history and D.C. abuzz over Hunter Biden special counsel: Weekend Rundown
The historic scale of the destruction in Maui comes into focus. Republicans and Democrats react to the Hunter Biden special counsel. And Generation Zers embrace being labeled “haters.” Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend. Maui fires the deadliest in modern U.S. history Scenes from the aftermath of the wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.AP,… Continue reading Maui wildfires the deadliest in U.S. history and D.C. abuzz over Hunter Biden special counsel: Weekend Rundown
Catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii leave Maui communities devastated
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina left devastated after deadly wildfires 01:48 U.S. sounds alarm over safety of Nigerien president amid coup 01:55 Gilgo Beach suspect’s family threatens to sue police department 01:41 Special counsel appointed in Hunter Biden… Continue reading Catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii leave Maui communities devastated
Hawaii’s endangered plant species face a long road to recovery after wildfires
As Hawaii continues its effort to contain wildfires across the Big Island and Maui, and a climbing death toll leaves residents shell-shocked, scientists across the United States have begun to take stock of the plants and animals that have been lost to the flames. Though Hawaii makes up less than 1% of U.S. land, it… Continue reading Hawaii’s endangered plant species face a long road to recovery after wildfires
Hawaii Governor speaks on deadly wildfires on island of Maui
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina left devastated after deadly wildfires 01:48 U.S. sounds alarm over safety of Nigerien president amid coup 01:55 Gilgo Beach suspect’s family threatens to sue police department 01:41 Special counsel appointed in Hunter Biden case 02:40… Continue reading Hawaii Governor speaks on deadly wildfires on island of Maui
Photos capture the deadly Maui wildfires and the tragic wreckage
Windswept wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui this week, killing at least 55 people and decimating a historic seaside town. The images captured by photographers are apocalyptic: charred buildings, ash-strewn streets, scorched palm trees, abandoned cars, waterfronts bathed in a sickly haze. In one photo, the devastated community of Lahaina resembles a war zone,… Continue reading Photos capture the deadly Maui wildfires and the tragic wreckage