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Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfires start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people. LAHAINA, Hawaii — Dogs trained to find bodies sniffed through piles of rubble and ash as stunned survivors of deadly wildfires that killed at least 80 people on the Hawaiian island of Maui took stock of their shattered lives and tried to imagine rebuilding from nothing. Officials scrambled on Saturday to find temporary housing for more than…

Death toll climbs to 80 in Maui wildfires

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

ByMark Osborne, Meredith Deliso, Morgan Winsor, Nadine El-Bawab, Mary Kekatos and Kevin Shalvey Saturday, August 12, 2023 8:12PM Este artículo se ofrece en Español LAHAINA, Hawaii — At least 80 people have died in Maui as wildfires continue to flare up, officials said in an update. Firefighters were working to contain three blazes in Lahaina, Upcountry Maui and near Pulehu and Kihei, official said at about 9 p.m. local time, ABC News reported. A fire…

Maui wildfires cause more than $1.3 billion in residential property damage: Preliminary estimate

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The devastating Maui wildfires, which have killed dozens of people and displaced thousands more, has cost at least $1.3 billion in damage to 3,088 residences, according to a recent preliminary estimate from CoreLogic. CoreLogic, a research firm that assesses property data, found that the vast majority of property damage is in Lahaina, a tourist and economic hub where at least 9,000 people live. The company expects more than 2,808 homes will need to be reconstructed,…

Eye Opener: Maui reels amid wildfires

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The Hawaiian island of Maui is reeling after catastrophic wildfires this week. Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidates are heading to the Iowa state fair to campaign for the GOP nomination. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires; many survivors say there was 'no warning'

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people. LAHAINA, Hawaii — The death toll has risen to 80 as a result of the wildfires that decimated parts of the island of Maui this past week, officials in Hawaii said Friday. The number of confirmed fatalities in the 9 p.m. announcement by the County of Maui increased from the previous figure of 67. Gov. Josh Green…

Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Survivors of Maui's wildfires return home to blackened ruins as death toll rises to 67

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people. LAHAINA, Hawaii — Blackened hulks of burned-out cars, the pavement streaked with melted and then rehardened chrome. Block after block of flattened homes and businesses. Incinerated telephone poles, and elevator shafts rising from ashy lots where apartment buildings once stood. A truck bed full of glass bottles, warped into surreal shapes by the furious heat. Anthony Garcia…

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration due to Texas wildfires

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — Gov. Greg. Abbott issued a disaster declaration Friday across parts of Texas due to the wildfires that began on July 24, according to the Texas governor’s website. The declaration states the wildfires pose an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in multiple counties across Texas, including Bexar County. Comal County also issued a disaster declaration on Friday in response to their critical fire…

Wrightsville Beach native’s home destroyed in Lahaina wildfire

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

11 minutes ago Wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 9, 2023 (Photo: paele_kulani/CBS) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WTVD) — A family from Wrightsville Beach is counting their blessing after their home was destroyed in the devastating Maui wildfires. Chip Venters said the initial moments after learning about the fires thousands of miles away were gut-wrenching. He was waiting to hear if his daughter who lives in Lahaina was OK. Thankfully as luck would have it, she was not…

Survivors say they had little to no warning about deadly Maui wildfires

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Many survivors of the deadly wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui island say they had little to no warning as the flames raced toward their homes and businesses. Records show no warning sirens went off, but officials did send alerts to cell phones and television and radio stations. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Maui.

Here's how to help Hawaii during the devastating Maui wildfires

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Organizations are working to provide supplies, shelter and medical care to those affected by the deadly fires on Hawaii’s island of Maui. Lauren Wittel, a communications consultant with the Maui Rescue Mission, explains how people can help those in need.

Lahaina lies in ruins after devastating Maui wildfire

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Dozens of people have been killed, and many more remain missing, after the wildfire ripped through the historic city of Lahaina on Hawaii’s Maui island earlier this week. A full scale search-and-rescue operation is underway. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

Thousands displaced by Maui wildfire

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the wildfire which swept through the Maui city of Lahaina. Several thousand residents are staying in emergency shelters across the island. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green estimated that about 80% of the community was destroyed. Rudabeh Shahbazi has more.

Deadly Maui wildfires leave thousands of survivors homeless in Hawaii

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The deadly fires on Hawaii’s Maui island have destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes, leaving thousands of people having to turn to emergency shelters. CBS Los Angeles reporter Rudabeh Shahbazi spoke with some of the survivors on Maui about where they’ll go next.

Death toll from Maui wildfires rises to 67 as survivors begin returning home to assess damage

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people. LAHAINA, Hawaii — The death toll in Maui rose to 67 on Friday as officials confirmed another 12 fatalities from a massive blaze that turned large swaths of a centuries-old town into a hellscape of ashen rubble. Maui County officials said in an online statement that firefighters continued to battle the blaze, which was not yet fully contained….

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