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April 23, 2024 at 1:26 AM

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.

The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 million
April 23, 2024 at 1:26 AM
April 21, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis

An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their community
April 21, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after wildfire amplifies housing crisis
April 17, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Hawaii AG report details timeline and factors that contributed to deadly Maui wildfires

Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez released the first set of findings from an investigation into the Lahaina, Maui wildfires in 2023.
April 17, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Hawaii AG report details timeline, factors that contributed to deadly Maui wildfires
April 12, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Hawaii says it's safe to surf and swim in Lahaina's coastal waters after wildfire

Hawaii authorities say coastal waters off the wildfire-stricken town of Lahaina pose no significant risk to human health and it’s safe to surf and swim there
April 12, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Hawaii says it's safe to surf and swim in Lahaina's coastal waters after wildfire
April 11, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Hawaii-Japan exchange program offers Maui students hope after wildfires

Students from Hawaii who were impacted by the Maui wildfires traveled to Japan to learn from the community there how residents recovered from their own disaster.
April 11, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Maui students find hope after wildfires through Hawaii-Japan exchange program
April 10, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Drought, heat raise the risk of a repeat of Canada's record-breaking wildfires last year

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister is warning the country’s wildfire season could be more explosive than last year that unprecedented smoke conditions across much of the country and into the United States
April 10, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Drought, heat raise the risk of a repeat of Canada's record-breaking wildfires
April 9, 2024 at 11:19 AM

Culture exchange program gives hope to students affected by the wildfires in Hawaii

Eleven students affected by the Lahaina wildfires on Maui visited Higashimatsushima, Miyagi, to witness its recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011.
April 9, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Culture exchange program gives hope to students affected by the wildfires in Hawaii
1 month ago

Maui officials slow to hand over documents in deadly fire investigation, AG says

Seven months after wildfires ripped through Maui, investigators are finalizing a comprehensive report that is now set to be released on April 17, 2024.
1 month ago
Maui officials slow to hand over documents in deadly fire investigation, AG says
1 month ago

The women powering Maui’s recovery

During those seven months of recovery after the devastating wildfires in Maui, a group of women came together to protect the land and empower the community.
1 month ago
The women powering Maui’s recovery
2 months ago

Maui's women take lead in projects to help land and residents recovering after wildfires

Nearly seven months after wildfires destroyed most of Maui, some of the island's longtime women residents are taking charge to ensure a better tomorrow.
2 months ago
Maui's wahine take charge to help land and residents recover after wildfires
2 months ago

Maui 808: The women powering Maui’s recovery

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee meets with the women who are helping Maui navigate some of its biggest issues following the August fires, including protecting its environment and resolving its housing crisis.
2 months ago
Maui 808: The women powering Maui’s recovery
2 months ago

Power lines have had a role in Texas wildfires

Power lines ignited massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle that destroyed homes and killed thousands of livestock, officials said.
2 months ago
Power lines have had a role in Texas wildfires
2 months ago

Texas wildfire continues to grow

The Smokehouse Creek fire has now destroyed over 1.1 million acres of land in the Texas Panhandle.
2 months ago
Texas wildfire continues to grow
2 months ago

Smokehouse Creek wildfire rages on in Texas

A woman is suing Xcel Energy and two other utilities, saying "a wooden pole defendants failed to properly inspect … snapped off at its base" and “powered utility lines hit the ground, igniting a fire."
2 months ago
Smokehouse Creek wildfire rages on in Texas
2 months ago

Wildfires continue to ravage Texas Panhandle

A woman has sued a Texas power company claiming one of it's power poles ignited the largest wildfire in state history.
2 months ago
Wildfires continue to ravage Texas Panhandle
2 months ago

Teen firefighters step up to the flames as Texas wildfires spread throughout panhandle

As the deadly wildfires in the Texas panhandle continue to spread, a group of teen boys said they didn't hesitate to answer the call from their firehouse.
2 months ago
Texas teens answer firehouse's call to help put out wildfires
2 months ago

Texas wildfire becomes largest in state's history

Gov. Greg Abbot says as many as 500 structures have already been destroyed as firefighters battle to contain the flames in Smokehouse creek.
2 months ago
Texas wildfire becomes largest in state's history
2 months ago

At least 2 dead as largest wildfire in state history tears through Texas Panhandle: 'Utter devastation'

Several large wildfires continue to tear through the Texas Panhandle, including one that has grown into the largest blaze in state history.
2 months ago
Deadly wildfire grows into largest in state history: 'Utter devastation'
2 months ago

Deadly wildfires blaze through Texas

The fires have torn through more than 1 million acres in the state, with only 3% of the wildfire contained.
2 months ago
Deadly wildfires blaze through Texas
2 months ago

Texas wildfire now the largest in state history

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned more than one million acres and claimed the life of an 83-year-old grandmother.
2 months ago
Texas wildfire now the largest in state history
2 months ago

Wildfires devastate Texas Panhandle

Local officials confirmed one woman has died in Stinnett as vicious wildfires moved through the panhandle, scorching nearly 1 million acres.
2 months ago
Wildfires devastate Texas Panhandle
2 months ago

Wildfires destroy dozens of homes in Texas Panhandle

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made a disaster declaration for 60 counties as firefighters battle multiple wildfires.
2 months ago
Wildfires destroy dozens of homes in Texas Panhandle
2 months ago

'Devastating' Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration for 60 counties on Tuesday due to "widespread wildfire activity throughout the state."
2 months ago
Disaster declaration issued as state battles 'devastating' wildfires
2 months ago

Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders issued as Texas battles wildfires

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration on Tuesday as the wildfires burn out of control in the Texas Panhandle, fueled by high winds and unseasonably warm temperatures.
2 months ago
Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders issued as Texas battles wildfires
2 months ago

Wildfire emergency in Texas panhandle fueled by wind

Firefighters are battling four major fires, while mandatory evacuations are in effect in some areas.
2 months ago
Wildfire emergency in Texas panhandle fueled by wind
2 months ago

Wildfire smoke to worsen, putting 125 million at risk in US, study shows

A study forecasts air quality in 2054 will revert back to 2004 levels
2 months ago
Wildfire smoke to worsen, putting 125 million at risk in US, study shows
2 months ago

Wildfire smoke to worsen across US, putting 125 million at risk: Study

First Street Foundation, a non-profit research and technology group that works to define America's climate risk, shared its "Atrocious Air" study on Monday.
2 months ago
Wildfire smoke to worsen across US, putting 125 million at risk: Study
3 months ago

New report reveals new details in police's response to Maui wildfires

Investigators said they are learning more about what happened when police were called to respond during the deadly blaze.
3 months ago
New report reveals new details in police's response to Maui wildfires
3 months ago

A look at Maui 6 months after the fires

The Maui Police Department released an after-action report detailing its response to the Maui wildfires amid public criticism of its actions that day. ABC News’ Mola Lenghi reports.
3 months ago
A look at Maui 6 months after the fires
3 months ago

Maui police release 1st report after investigation into response to deadly blazes

The Maui Police Department released its after-action investigation report on Monday.
3 months ago
Maui police release findings of probe into response to deadly wildfires
3 months ago

Deadly wildfires burn across Chile

Officials say the fast-moving fires have killed at least 99 people.
3 months ago
Deadly wildfires burn across Chile
3 months ago

Chile declares state of emergency from wildfires

Chile declared a state of emergency Sunday morning after devastating fires ravaged a densely populated area of the country, killing at least 51 people.
3 months ago
Chile declares state of emergency from wildfires
3 months ago

At least 19 dead as nearly 100 wildfires burn in Chile

Plus, a dog rescued from a shipping container at the Port of Houston is looking for her forever home.
3 months ago
At least 19 dead as nearly 100 wildfires burn in Chile
4 months ago

Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on ways Lahaina residents who lost their homes in the Maui fires are working to move forward into the new year, as well as those who are still facing issues doing so.
4 months ago
Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year
4 months ago

Families move away as hurdles for rebuilding in Maui continue

ABC News’ Melissa Adan talks to families who left Maui after last year’s deadly wildfires and some of the hurdles to getting insurance money for victims.
4 months ago
Families move away as hurdles for rebuilding in Maui continue
4 months ago

New beginnings following Maui wildfires

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on ongoing insurance claims and speaks with a family that decided to move thousands of miles away from the devastation.
4 months ago
New beginnings following Maui wildfires
4 months ago

Maui wildfire survivors face mental health crisis months after tragedy

Five months after wildfires destroyed homes and lives on the island of Maui, residents and officials are sounding the alarm on an ongoing mental health crisis.
4 months ago
'Painful': Maui wildfire survivors face mental health crisis, service providers warn
4 months ago

Celebrities, musicians provide instruments for Maui wildfire victims

ABC News’ Will Carr highlights two organizations that are hosting a Christmas concert on Maui to provide instruments to local kids who lost everything during the fires.
4 months ago
Celebrities, musicians provide instruments for Maui wildfire victims
4 months ago

How residents in Kapalua are keeping the music alive

Four months after devastating wildfires tore through Maui, the heart of Lahaina has reopened to residents and kids were donated instruments.
4 months ago
How residents in Kapalua are keeping the music alive
4 months ago

Maui 808: Kokua and ongoing philanthropic efforts on Maui

ABC News’ Becky Worley explores kokua, which means help or assistance, and the ongoing philanthropic efforts on Maui.
4 months ago
Maui 808: Kokua and ongoing philanthropic efforts on Maui
5 months ago

Displaced Maui residents find uplifting holiday 'kokua' after wildfires

The Maui community has found ways to make the holidays feel special despite their months of despair following the wildfires.
5 months ago
Displaced Maui residents find uplifting holiday 'kokua' after wildfires
5 months ago

Maui 808: How worldwide help for families is bringing joy to the holidays after fires

ABC News' Rebecca Worley goes to Lahaina, Maui, where help for families from around the world is pouring in just in time for the holidays.
5 months ago
Maui 808: How worldwide help for families is bringing joy to the holidays after fires
5 months ago

Residents of Maui continue to heal from deadly wildfires

ABC News' Becky Worley joins from Maui to discuss how victims of the fires are still displaced and struggling as Christmas approaches.
5 months ago
Residents of Maui continue to heal from deadly wildfires
5 months ago

How climate change and forest management make wildfires harder to contain

Wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington are some of the biggest on record, and experts said a combination of factors could continue to make them more frequent.
5 months ago
How climate change and forest management make wildfires harder to contain
5 months ago

What causes fire embers to spread more quickly

One of the most dangerous factors in wildfire spread comes from the fire itself, as tiny embers travel for miles in the wind and threaten to ignite new fires.
5 months ago
What causes fire embers to spread more quickly
5 months ago

Tips for making your home more fire-resilient

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee shares landscaping tips on how to protect your home, making it more fire-resilient should a fire break out.
5 months ago
Tips for making your home more fire-resilient
5 months ago

Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis after wildfire

A bill was introduced to incentivize owners of short-term rentals, timeshares and non-owner-occupied housing to use their units as temporary housing after the wildfires.
5 months ago
Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis
5 months ago

Hawaii attorney general subpoenas multiple Maui departments amid wildfire probe

Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez has subpoenaed major Maui county agencies in connection with the deadly August wildfire.
5 months ago
Key Maui departments subpoenaed amid wildfire probe
5 months ago

California wildfires altering ecosystems, disrupting wildlife habitats: Study

Extreme wildfires that have been burning through the California landscape over recent decades are disrupting wildlife habitats within the state, new research shows.
5 months ago
California wildfires altering ecosystems, disrupting wildlife habitats: Study
5 months ago

Fire prone California homeowners left behind as insurance companies drop coverage

As wildfires increase, so do the home insurance rates for homeowners in those most prone regions.
5 months ago
Fire prone California homeowners left behind as insurance companies drop coverage