A record number of large-scale disasters have hit the United States since January, and hurricane season is far from over.
Tag: Wildfires
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One Month After the Lahaina Fire, Families and Residents Seek Closure
More than 380 people remain on the F.B.I.’s official list of missing people, while surviving residents wonder what comes next and wait for a glimpse of their burned homes.
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How to Spot a Wildfire: Weighing Fire Lookouts and Technology
Officials say the future of wildfire detection is cameras. But in northwest Montana, solitary humans on mountaintops still do more than machines alone can offer.
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Maui Sent an Evacuation Alert. Why Did So Few People Get It?
The Hawaii wildfire offered insights into the promises and shortcomings of a wireless alert system that relies on cellphones for emergency warnings.