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October 3, 2023, 6:10 PM
Must-see demo shows how to protect your home from wildfires
ABC News’ Matt Gutman heads to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety in South Carolina where researchers study the science of wildfires and its effects on certain house structures.
October 3, 2023, 6:10 PM
October 3, 2023, 12:29 AM
Canada wildfire haze returns to Northeast US
The New York skyline was shrouded in a light haze after smoke from the Canadian wildfires returned to U.S. skies.
October 3, 2023, 12:29 AM
October 1, 2023, 10:37 PM
A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit
A woman who escaped Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit
October 1, 2023, 10:37 PM
October 1, 2023, 6:21 PM
Wildfire smoke map: Where poor air quality is expected in US this week
A large portion of the Northeast will experience poor air quality in the coming days due to wildfires burning in Canada, forecasts show.
October 1, 2023, 6:21 PM
September 30, 2023, 12:28 PM
Maui wildfire missed signals stoke outrage as officials point fingers
An ABC News investigation has uncovered missed opportunities to prepare for fire danger on the Hawaiian island of Maui before the Aug. 8 deadly wildfire.
September 30, 2023, 12:28 PM
September 30, 2023, 1:55 AM
New film 'On Fire' highlights wildfire survival ahead of fire prevention week
ABC News' Phil Lipoff spoke with actor and co-director Peter Facinelli about his new movie "On Fire" inspired by recent wildfire survival stories.
September 30, 2023, 1:55 AM
September 29, 2023, 10:45 PM
The story behind the crosses honoring those lost in the Maui fires
Over a week after the fires, Sunya Schlea came up with the idea to build crosses to honor the people and pets that were lost in the fires. Now, it has become a spot where people can grieve.
September 29, 2023, 10:45 PM
September 29, 2023, 5:46 PM
Many questions but few answers in congressional hearing on Maui's wildfire and electric provider
Lawmakers probing the cause of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire did not get many answers during Thursday’s congressional hearing on the role the electrical grid played in the disaster
September 29, 2023, 5:46 PM
September 29, 2023, 12:12 AM
House committee holds hearing on Maui fires
Hawaii’s public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric testified Thursday about the electrical grid during the deadly Lahaina wildfires.
September 29, 2023, 12:12 AM
September 28, 2023, 11:10 PM
Authorities in Maui will open more of the burn zone to visits by residents next week
Authorities in Maui are opening more of the burn zone from last month’s devastating wildfire for visits by residents and property owners who lost homes
September 28, 2023, 11:10 PM
September 28, 2023, 8:31 PM
Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state
September 28, 2023, 8:31 PM
September 28, 2023, 6:37 PM
Hawaiian Electric CEO short on answers during House hearing on Maui wildfires
A congressional hearing seeks answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started or could have been prevented or mitigated.
September 28, 2023, 6:37 PM
September 28, 2023, 4:04 PM
Hawaii energy officials testify in House congressional hearing
Committee members grilled the president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric on the Lahaina wildfires.
September 28, 2023, 4:04 PM
September 26, 2023, 6:00 PM
Teen survivor of Tubbs Fire sounds alarm on mental health effects of climate change
While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.
September 26, 2023, 6:00 PM
September 26, 2023, 12:04 AM
Maui Strong: Lahaina residents allowed to return
ABCNL’s Mola Lenghi reports LIVE as residents of hard-hit Lahaina are being allowed to return home for the first time since the Maui fires.
September 26, 2023, 12:04 AM
September 25, 2023, 4:11 PM
Lahaina residents return home to destruction for first time after deadly Maui wildfires
Lahaina residents will return home to destruction for the first time after deadly Maui wildfires.
September 25, 2023, 4:11 PM
September 25, 2023, 12:54 AM
Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago
Authorities on Monday will begin allowing the first residents and property owners to return to their devastated properties in Lahaina, many for the first time since the historic town was demolished by a wildfire nearly seven weeks ago
September 25, 2023, 12:54 AM
September 24, 2023, 2:28 PM
Some Maui residents soon allowed to return to Lahaina neighborhood
For the first time since the deadly wildfires, some residents will be allowed to return to their homes in the Lahaina neighborhood on Monday.
September 24, 2023, 2:28 PM
September 21, 2023, 3:14 PM
Wildfire smoke map: Heavy smoke blanketing San Francisco Bay Area
A smoky haze is currently blanketing the San Francisco Bay Area due to wildfires burning to the northwest, creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups.
September 21, 2023, 3:14 PM
September 20, 2023, 10:59 PM
4 firefighters heading home after battling B.C. wildfires die in vehicle crash in Canada
Four firefighters travelling home after battling British Columbia’s wildfires have died in a road crash
September 20, 2023, 10:59 PM
September 20, 2023, 10:03 PM
Heavy wildfire smoke blanketing San Francisco Bay
A smoky haze is currently blanketing the San Francisco Bay Area due to wildfires burning to the northwest, creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups.
September 20, 2023, 10:03 PM
September 20, 2023, 6:20 PM
Wildfires in recent years have reversed some of the progress made in eliminating air pollution, new study suggests
The smoke from wildfires in recent years has been so intense that it is decreasing air quality in the majority of the U.S., according to new research.
September 20, 2023, 6:20 PM
September 19, 2023, 7:40 PM
'Slap in the face': West Maui set to reopen for tourism, with outrage from residents
West Maui is set to reopen for tourism on Oct. 8, sparking outrage from residents.
September 19, 2023, 7:40 PM
September 18, 2023, 1:35 AM
Maui wildfire death toll drops to 97 from 115, authorities say
The death toll from the Maui fires has been revised to 97, down from 115, authorities said Friday.
September 18, 2023, 1:35 AM
September 16, 2023, 12:27 AM
Dozens dead from Maui wildfires: What we know about the victims
Here's what we know about those who have been killed by the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
September 16, 2023, 12:27 AM
September 14, 2023, 2:09 AM
Record-breaking wildfires have occurred all over the Northern Hemisphere during 2023, new report finds
Boreal forests in regions all over the world have been experiencing the worst wildfires in recorded history in 2023, according to new research.
September 14, 2023, 2:09 AM
September 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
In fire-ravaged Maui, a football team pushes on, traveling more than an hour to practice
Even though many of the players' families lost their homes to the wildfire, they all said they wanted to continue with their season.
September 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
September 11, 2023, 6:24 PM
Maui Strong 808: Children search for hope and healing after wildfires
ABC News’ Becky Worley spoke with children in Maui as they look to recover in the wake of August’s devastating wildfires as the new school year begins.
September 11, 2023, 6:24 PM
September 10, 2023, 3:26 AM
Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation
Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed by Hawaii's governor
September 10, 2023, 3:26 AM
September 9, 2023, 12:21 PM
Maui mayor dismisses criticism of fire response, touts community's solidarity
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen spoke with ABC News about the latest updates to the island's recovery and his call for unity during the process.
September 9, 2023, 12:21 PM
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Maui mayor says 'entire community is resilient' as recovery continues
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen spoke with ABC News about the latest updates to the island's recovery and his call for unity during the process.
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Lahaina high school football team reunites in wake of wildfires
The team practiced together for the first time since the deadly wildfires one month ago.
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How Lahaina’s children are coping 1 month after Maui fires
ABC News’ Becky Worley sits down with the children, or “Keiki,” of Maui, as they learn to adapt in the wake of the catastrophic wildfires.
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Maui: Rebuilding with sensitivity
Maui slowly trudges toward rebuilding 1 month after the deadly wildfire devastation
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Mick Fleetwood, Iam Tongi and more set for #MauiStrong livestream
Mick Fleetwood and Iam Tongi are among the artists coming together to raise money for victims of the Maui wildfires with a livestream event.
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Lahaina's children and their families, uprooted by wildfires, grapple with an unknown future
Lahaina’s youngest residents are processing the disaster while dealing with destroyed homes and schools, missing families members and classmates among the deceased.
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Father files first-of-its-kind wrongful death lawsuit against Maui, Hawaii over wildfires
Harold Dennis Wells filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Maui and Hawaii, accusing them of negligence, after his daughter died in the Maui wildfires last month.
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Lawyers claim cable TV and phone companies are also responsible in Maui fires
Lawyers for residents and business owners of the Hawaiian town devastated by last month’s fires on Maui told a court that cable TV and telephone companies share responsibility for the disaster
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Families face waiting game in Lahaina back-to-school efforts after Maui wildfires
The children living in Lahaina are in limbo following the deadly wildfires that flattened and destroyed the historic Maui town.
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Louisiana's Tiger Island Fire was caused by arson, state officials say
The largest wildfire in Louisiana history was caused by arson, state officials said.
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Police in Louisiana search for arsonist
Officials say the "Tiger Island" fire, the largest wildfire in state history, was set on purpose.
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Wildfires rage out of control in Texas
Urgent evacuations are underway for residents in eastern Texas as the cause of fires is currently unknown.
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Justice Department sues utility company over 2020 Bobcat Fire
Federal prosecutors allege the Bobcat Fire was caused by the negligence of utility company Southern California Edison and its tree maintenance contractor.
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Fighting the Maui wildfire
Maui firefighters recount their experiences fighting the deadly fire.
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Dwayne Johnson, Oprah join forces to provide assistance to Maui victims
The two stars announced a $10 million donation as part of the launch of the People's Fund of Maui to help those devastated by the recent wildfires.
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Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson team up for People's Fund of Maui
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have teamed up to establish the People's Fund of Maui to help those affected by the recent wildfires.
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Biden pledges $95 million to help Maui recover from wildfires
President Joe Biden has vowed to send $95 million to Maui to strengthen electrical grid and disaster prevention efforts.
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California prison on generator power after wildfires knock out electricity and fill cells with smoke
A Northern California prison was on generator power for a second week and inmates were issued masks to cope with unhealthy air after wildfires knocked out electricity and choked the remote region with smoke
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Guy Fieri to host celebrity chef-studded 15-course dinner party in Sonoma to help Maui
Guy Fieri to host 15-course celebrity chef-cooked dinner in Sonoma to support Maui fire relief efforts.
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Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged Sunday night its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadl...
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