Hawaii Wildfires
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Maui wildfires death toll falls to 97 after further DNA testing of victimsPreviously officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fires, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of those who died.U.S. NewsSep 15, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Final death toll unclear as search for missing nears endOfficials suggested responders likely have already recovered any remains that are recognizable as such, and they are shifting the response to focus on removing hazardous waste.U.S. NewsAug 29, 2023
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Maui’s emergency head resigns after criticism of wildfire responseThe head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency said he had no regrets about not deploying the system as a warning to people on the island.U.S. NewsAug 18, 2023
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Maui schools reopen as death toll from wildfires rises to 111Hawaii's governor vowed to protect local landowners from being 'victimized' by opportunistic buyers when Maui rebuilds from a deadly wildfire.U.S. NewsAug 17, 2023
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Maui residents face power cuts as first names of wildfire victims releasedSurvivors of deadly wildfires on Maui contended with intermittent power and unreliable cell service as they sought help rebuilding their lives.U.S. NewsAug 16, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Governor warns many more people could be found deadThe blaze that swept into centuries-old Lahaina nearly a week ago destroyed nearly every building in the town of 13,000. That fire has been 85% contained, according to the county.U.S. NewsAug 14, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Toxic pollutants a concern as island prepares for long recoveryAbout 46,000 residents and visitors have flown out of West Maui since the devastation became clear last week, according to the Hawaii Tourism AuthorityU.S. NewsAug 14, 2023
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‘Hard days ahead’: U.S. prepares for explosive wildfire growth amid hot, dry weatherMore than 20,000 firefighters and support personnel were battling 97 large, active wildfires covering 7,560 square kilometres in 13 U.S. states.EnvironmentAug 4, 2021
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Oprah Winfrey lauded for aiding Hawaii fire evacuationsWith fires raging on the island of Maui, Oprah Winfrey did her part to make sure people got evacuated safely.EntertainmentJul 12, 2019
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