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In early August 2023, a series of wildfires broke out in the U.S. state of Hawaii, predominantly on the island of Maui.The wind-driven fires prompted evacuations and caused widespread damage, killing at least 102 people and leaving two people missing in the town of Lahaina on Maui's northwest coast.
The wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, United States, are ranked as the fifth deadliest wildfire in American history. [16] August 15 – U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden announces that they plan to visit Maui, Hawaii in an effort to help the island recover from the wildfires. This comes amidst criticism over his response to the ...
Dry conditions combined with high winds and droughts contributed to the unprecedented fires
Wildfires raging out of control in Hawaii have claimed at least 36 lives, caused large numbers of burn and smoke inhalation injuries, knocked out 911 and cell services, forced residents to escape ...
Deadly wildfires have been raging across Hawaii and the island of Maui County - here’s what we know so far
The 2023 wildfire season involves wildfires on multiple continents. Below is an ongoing list of articles on wildfires from around the world in the year 2023. Africa
Watch: Ex-Fema administrator criticises Biden’s response to Maui wildfires. Saturday 19 August 2023 09:00, Ariana Baio. How did the Hawaii wildfires start? Saturday 19 August 2023 07:30, Ariana Baio
The fires, which are believed to be the deadliest in the US in the last century, erupted on three of Hawaii’s islands forcing visitors to flee and residents to seek emergency shelter.