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Video from the Hawaii Tourism Authority shows the once lush green leaves appear charred.

At least 36 people are confirmed dead and dozens were injured in a series of massive wildfires that destroyed towns on the island of Maui.

A raging wildfire devastates Maui, killing dozens and forcing terrified residents to flee into the ocean. Also, the FBI kills a man in Utah, saying he was heavily armed and threatened to kill President Biden. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Drought conditions and a high volume of wildfires statewide are contributing factors. TEXAS, USA — The Parmer Lane Fire continues to burn in Cedar Park, but it is only one of numerous wildfires that have been popping up across Texas. The state is currently under a Level 4 preparedness plan when it comes to wildfires.  The Texas A&M Forest Service has a preparedness scale that is a great indicator of where the Lone Star State…

With their ability to clear underbrush and create fire breaks at low costs, goat herds are a key tool for wildfire mitigation.

LOCKHART, Texas — Firefighters are battling a 150-acre wildfire in Caldwell County on Wednesday afternoon. There was low visibility due to heavy smoke, the sheriff’s office said. As of 4:45 p.m., the wildfire, which the Texas A&M Forest Service has called the Plum Hopper fire, was 150 acres and 40% contained. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

There are fears the toll will rise. The blaze is one of several that devastated entire Hawaiian towns, spread at first by winds from distant Hurricane Dora.

Eyewitnesses are describing wildfires spreading across Maui, Hawaii’s second-largest island, as an apocalyptic scene amid mass evacuations and growing flames. Elizabeth Pickett, executive director for the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, discusses how the state can prepare for future fires.

LOCKHART, Texas — Firefighters are battling a 35-acre wildfire in Caldwell County on Wednesday afternoon. There was low visibility due to heavy smoke, the sheriff’s office said. As of 4:45 p.m., the wildfire, which the Texas A&M Forest Service has called the Plum Hopper fire, was 35 acres and not at all contained. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

LOCKHART, Texas — Firefighters are battling a 35-acre wildfire in Caldwell County on Wednesday afternoon. There was low visibility due to heavy smoke, the sheriff’s office said. As of 4:45 p.m., the wildfire, which the Texas A&M Forest Service has called the Plum Hopper fire, was 35 acres and not at all contained. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Drought conditions and a high volume of wildfires statewide are contributing factors. TEXAS, USA — By now, we’ve all gotten familiar with the Parmer Lane Fire in Cedar Park, and which is one of the numerous wildfires that have been popping up across the state. With that said, it’s important to note that Texas is now under a Level Four preparedness plan when it comes to wildfires. The Texas A&M Forest Service has a preparedness…

Dry grass, wind and relatively low humidity means a fire can spread easily and be difficult to control. All it takes is a spark from a metal lawnmower blade hitting a rock, a loose chain dragging on the road behind a vehicle, a car idling in tall grass or a lit cigarette thrown out a window. If a fire starts near your home and you are asked to evacuate, you may not have much time…

Danielle Wills said the wildfire got very close to her gym, Tumble Tech. CEDAR PARK, Texas — The owner of a Cedar Park tumbling gym said the wildfire burning near Parmer Lane and Whitestone Boulevard got very close to her business on Tuesday. Danielle Wills, owner of Tumble Tech on Toro Grande Drive, reached out to KVUE to say the fire caused some issues for parents trying to pick up their children Tuesday afternoon. “[The]…

Mandatory evacuations are underway in parts of Hawaii as devastating wildfires, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, burn through several island communities. Widespread power outages are also being reported and the 911 system is down in some areas. Mahina Martin, chief of communications and public affairs for Maui County, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.

People jumped into the water Tuesday in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui to escape flames and smoke from a wildfire. Another wildfire, in central Texas just north of Austin, destroyed an apartment building Tuesday night.