A city devastated by fire in Maui was a magnet for tourists. But for families from Lahaina, especially Native Hawaiians, it was a home with a deep history.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
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Hurricane Dora’s High Winds Fuel Wildfires in Hawaii
The Category 4 storm was well south of the islands, but its winds fanned wildfires that damaged structures and prompted evacuations.
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Wildfires and Deadly Floods Hit Europe
The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths.
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Threats, Beatings, Extortion: The Violent World of Fire-Truck Chasers
The crews that offer help after a fire already operated outside the law. Then, police say, a former gang member took over a New York company and made things much worse.