The final tally of the damage will be higher, officials said, although no buildings have been destroyed over the past 24 hours as the fires ease.
Tag: Wildfires
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Smoke Blankets Pacific Northwest as Wildfires Rage
Numerous wildfires in Canada, Washington and Oregon sparked air quality alerts and evacuations across the region. At least one person has died.
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Biden Visiting Hawaii to Inspect Wildfire Damage
After remaining secluded since Friday, the president will break away from his vacation for a brief trip to Maui, where flames have demolished a town and killed more than 100 people.
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Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.
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Maui Knew Dangerous Wildfires Had Become Inevitable. It Still Wasn’t Ready.
As President Biden arrives to survey the damage with state and local officials, shock and grief are giving way to anger and questions about the government’s preparation.