Ten years ago I swam from Cuba to Florida. I couldn’t make that swim today.
Tag: Wildfires
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Families of Hawaii’s Missing Wait for Answers
Nearly a week after the fires started, relatives are receiving little information as search and identification efforts move slowly.
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As Inferno Grew, Lahaina’s Water System Collapsed
Firefighters who rushed to contain the Maui wildfire found that hydrants were running dry, forcing crews to embark instead on a perilous rescue mission.
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How Invasive Plants Caused the Maui Fires to Rage
A sweeping series of plantation closures in Hawaii allowed highly flammable nonnative grasses to spread on idled lands, providing the fuel for huge blazes.
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As Maui Tries to Recover From Wildfires, Residents Say Aid Is Scant
Days after the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina, those staying nearby say private volunteers have served as far more of a lifeline than federal and local agencies.