Maui wildfire death toll climbs to 106 as grim search continues

Maui wildfire death toll climbs to 106 as grim search continues

LAHAINA, Hawaii −The death toll from the Maui wildfire that destroyed much of this historic town surpassed 100 late Tuesday and authorities warned cadaver dogs had reached less than half the scorched homes and businesses. Authorities began releasing the names of the dead, and Gov. Josh Green warned the death toll – 106 as of late Tuesday – from the nation’s deadliest wildfire in more than century was expected to continue climbing. Asked if children…

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Hawaiian officials work to address mental health challenges facing wildfire survivors

Hawaiian officials work to address mental health challenges facing wildfire survivors

As rescuers continue to comb through the wreckage of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, officials are also working to address the mental health challenges facing some of the survivors. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with one public health official who warns about the impact on children as they return to classrooms in Maui.

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Power outages in Durham in the thousands, widespread storm damage left behind

Power outages in Durham in the thousands, widespread storm damage left behind

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:07PM DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Thousands of people in Durham County are without power after last night’s storms. Chopper 11 captured numerous trees down and widespread damage. Duke Energy said it will require extra workers to repair the damage. The large-scale cleanup effort continues across the Triangle after powerful thunderstorms tore through the area Tuesday afternoon. Durham Police confirmed to ABC11 late Tuesday that a person was killed when a tree…

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'The water saved my life' | Woman survived Maui wildfire by escaping into the ocean

'The water saved my life' | Woman survived Maui wildfire by escaping into the ocean

Annelise Cochran helped a neighbor as the women struggled to breathe and stay alive for 8 hours at the waters’ edge in Lahaina. BETHESDA, Md. — A 30-year-old Bethesda native who faced what could have been her final moments on Maui believes her life was saved by jumping into the ocean, and choosing to ride out a terrifying night in the water. Now, she wants others to hear her story in the hopes that it…

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Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to the Charlotte area

Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to the Charlotte area

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team wants you to say Weather Aware because of damaging severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds over 60 mph to some communities across the Charlotte area Tuesday. While not everyone saw storms near them, some of these storms were quite strong.  A severe thunderstorm is defined as any thunderstorm capable of 60 mph winds or one-inch size hail. Any thunderstorm, even those without warnings, can still…

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