It's very windy and dry in Hawaii: Strong gusts complicate wildfires and prompt evacuations
Wednesday, 9 August 2023 Hawaii has been hit by wildfires that led to several communities being evacuated and destroyed at least two homes. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora, which was passing 500 miles to the south, meant the risk of fires increased. Maui and the Big Island faced major wildfires, which burnt through 1,100 acres and has seen 80 people evacuated.
A freakish wildfire has leveled a Hawaiian town, leaving at least 67 people dead and destroying more than 270 buildings. Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, wildfires are blazing through the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, while Portugal and Greece are on high alert for wildfires due to the...
President Biden has promised the federal government’s full support for Hawaii as the state deals with the aftermath of a series of deadly wildfires that tore through the island of Maui. NBC News’..
Investors Looking to Profit, on Grief-Stricken Survivors , of Maui Wildfires.
'The Independent' reports that thousands of
residents of Lahaina, Hawaii, have been left without
shelter after..
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Firefighters In Canada , Make Progress Against Wildfires , Amid Cooler Weather.
BBC reports that wildfires in British Columbia,
Canada, may be easing after over
30,000 people were driven from their..
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Wednesday, 9 August 2023
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