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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
Must-see demo shows how to protect your home from wildfires
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
Canada wildfire haze returns to Northeast US
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
Woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit
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
Where poor air quality is expected in the US this week
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
Maui wildfire missed signals stoke outrage as officials point fingers
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
New film 'On Fire' highlights wildfire survival ahead of fire prevention week
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
The story behind the crosses honoring those lost in the Maui fires
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
First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's electric provider
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
House committee holds hearing on Maui fires
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
Hawaiian Electric CEO short on answers during House hearing on Maui wildfires
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
Hawaii energy officials testify in House congressional hearing
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
Teen survivor of Tubbs Fire sounds alarm on mental health effects of climate change
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
Maui Strong: Lahaina residents allowed to return
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
Lahaina residents return home to destruction for first time after Maui wildfires
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
Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire
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
Some Maui residents soon allowed to return to Lahaina neighborhood
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
Wildfire smoke map: Heavy smoke blanketing these parts of California
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
4 firefighters heading home after battling wildfires die in vehicle crash in Canada
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
Heavy wildfire smoke blanketing San Francisco Bay
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
Wildfire smoke affecting air quality in 75% of states in continental US: Study
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
'Slap in the face': West Maui set to reopen for tourism, with outrage from residents
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
Maui wildfire death toll drops to 97 from 115, authorities say
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
Dozens dead from Maui wildfires: What we know about the victims
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
This is where record-breaking wildfires have been occurring all over the world
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
Lahaina high school team pushes ahead with season to give Maui community hope
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
Maui Strong 808: Children search for hope and healing after wildfires
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
Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month
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
Maui mayor says community is getting overwhelming support after wildfires
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Maui mayor says 'entire community is resilient' as recovery continues
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Lahaina high school football team reunites in wake of wildfires
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
How Lahaina’s children are coping 1 month after Maui fires
1 month ago

Maui: Rebuilding with sensitivity

Maui slowly trudges toward rebuilding 1 month after the deadly wildfire devastation
1 month ago
Maui: Rebuilding with sensitivity
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Mick Fleetwood, Iam Tongi and more set for #MauiStrong livestream
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Lahaina's children, families confront an uncertain future after devastating wildfires
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Father files first-of-its-kind wrongful death suit against Maui, Hawaii over fires
1 month ago

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
1 month ago
Lawyers claim cable TV and phone companies also responsible in Maui fires
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Families left frustrated as Lahaina back-to-school efforts stall after Maui wildfires
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Largest wildfire in Louisiana history was caused by arson, state officials say
1 month ago

Police in Louisiana search for arsonist

Officials say the "Tiger Island" fire, the largest wildfire in state history, was set on purpose.
1 month ago
Police in Louisiana search for arsonist
1 month ago

Wildfires rage out of control in Texas

Urgent evacuations are underway for residents in eastern Texas as the cause of fires is currently unknown.
1 month ago
Wildfires rage out of control in Texas
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Justice Department sues utility company over 2020 Bobcat Fire
1 month ago

Fighting the Maui wildfire

Maui firefighters recount their experiences fighting the deadly fire.
1 month ago
Fighting the Maui wildfire
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Dwayne Johnson, Oprah join forces to provide assistance to Maui victims
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson team up for People's Fund of Maui
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Biden pledges $95 million to help Maui recover from wildfires
1 month ago

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
1 month ago
California prison on generator power after wildfires
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Guy Fieri to host chefs for Maui 15-course dinner party in Sonoma
1 month ago

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...
1 month ago
Hawaiian Electric takes responsibility for 1st fire, but faults county firefighters