Crews expected to gain ground on the fire that has scorched thousands of acres 60 miles east of San Francisco.
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Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire
A report released Tuesday by Western Fire Chiefs Association detailed the unprecedented challenges facing the Maui Fire Department during the series of blazes, including one that killed 101 people in the historic town of Lahaina.
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National Guard helicopters help battle West Virginia wildfires in steep terrain
The fires began earlier this week amid gusty winds and low relative humidity.
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Largest wildfire in Texas history 100% contained after burning more than 1 million acres
The blaze, sparked Feb. 26 in Hutchinson County near Stinnett, quickly grew to become the largest wildfire in state history and among the largest in U.S. history.
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Power lines ignited largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say
Downed power lines and other utility equipment have led to other major wildfires, including the deadly blaze in Maui last year and a massive California wildfire in 2019.
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Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
Humanitarian organizations are pivoting their attention to victims who have lost their homes and livelihoods in the blazes.
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Wildfire grows into 2nd-largest in Texas history as flames menace multiple small towns
The encroaching flames caused the main facility that disassembles America’s nuclear arsenal to pause operations Tuesday night, but it was open for normal work on Wednesday.
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Tiny homes meant for displaced Maui fire survivors are sitting empty
Fire survivors are now suffering from Maui’s notoriously long permitting process and a thicket of regulations that has stalled island projects for decades.
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Hawaii officials identify last known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina
The toll rose slightly over the next month as some victims succumbed to their injuries or as police found additional remains.
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Officials approve contested dump for toxic Maui wildfire waste
The decision comes amid complicated efforts to rebuild after the fires, which killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,700 homes and other structures.