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Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

President Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act by speaking at a Salt Lake City VA medical center Thursday, highlighting the law’s expanded benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals. The president also spoke about aid efforts underway for Hawaii as wildfires devastate the island of Maui. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest.

Dustin Kaleiopu said “there was no warning” before he and his grandfather made a dash for their lives as flames engulfed their Hawaii neighborhood. Kaleiopu joined CBS News to describe the dramatic escape.

As of Thursday afternoon, the Oak Grove fire is 100% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — At least one home was destroyed in a wildfire that sparked near San Marcos Saturday afternoon and wasn’t fully contained until Thursday. According to Hays County officials and the Texas A&M Forest Service, the 400-acre fire, called the Oak Grove fire, sparked up around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 5. The Hays County Wildland Task Force responded, and other crews, including the…

At least three dozen people are confirmed dead and thousands have been displaced by wildfires that have swept through Hawaii’s island of Maui. Jonathan McNamara, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined CBS News to discuss how his organization is assisting.

Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.

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.