Nearly 100 confirmed dead in Maui wildfire, search efforts continue

Nearly 100 confirmed dead in Maui wildfire, search efforts continue

Almost 100 people have been confirmed dead and many are still missing after a devastating wildfire swept through Hawaii’s Maui island last week, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. CBS News’ Jessica Kartalija spoke with survivors in Maui and Todd Jones, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined CBS News with an update on recovery efforts.

Read More

Wildfire risks amid ongoing extreme heat (Aug. 14, 2023)

Wildfire risks amid ongoing extreme heat (Aug. 14, 2023)

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Monday’s show: With two weeks before the start of the school year, News 88.7’s Dominic Anthony Walsh updates us on the latest out of the Houston Independent School District. Also this hour: On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration due to a number of wildfires burning in Texas. With continued hot and…

Read More

Heat index values in 100s, severe weather risk today and tomorrow in the forecast

Heat index values in 100s, severe weather risk today and tomorrow in the forecast

Monday, August 14, 2023 10:35AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hot and humid conditions continue today and Tuesday with dangerously high heat index values of 105 to 109 when it comes to weather. Strong thunderstorms are also possible on Monday and Tuesday. A front will bring a shot of isolated showers and storms this afternoon and evening. There is a level 1 risk of strong to severe storms for the entire ABC11 viewing area. Damaging winds…

Read More

Death toll from Maui wildfire climbs to 96, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years

Death toll from Maui wildfire climbs to 96, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Crews in west Maui are continuing the heart-wrenching work of sifting through the ashes of what used to be homes and beloved landmarks wiped out by the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years – and the death toll has been rising. There have been 96 confirmed deaths from the fire, officials said in an update Sunday night local time, an increase from the previous count of 93 fatalities. And there’s…

Read More

'In Hawaii friends are family' | Charlotte chef with Hawaii ties reflects on Maui wildfires

'In Hawaii friends are family' | Charlotte chef with Hawaii ties reflects on Maui wildfires

An Uptown restaurant’s corporate executive chef was born and raised in Hawaii. He says he’s thinking of friends and family following the Maui wildfires. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Loo might be thousands of miles away from Maui but he said he still has a connection that goes beyond just distance. “It’s the aloha,” Loo said. After 20 years in Las Vegas, the Oahu native moved to Waxhaw just over a year ago to be part…

Read More

Williamson County talks new task force as wildfires continue to flare up across Central Texas

Williamson County talks new task force as wildfires continue to flare up across Central Texas

Emergency Management Director Michael Shoe said the task force has already been used about three times this summer. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Central Texas has already seen its fair share of wildfires, and there’s still a long way to go before the season is over. Williamson County activated its newly formed task force in March, and since then it has used it at least three times. The goal of the task force is to send…

Read More

Hawaii Club of North Carolina to host annual luau In Garner to support Maui wildfire relief

Hawaii Club of North Carolina to host annual luau In Garner to support Maui wildfire relief

Monday, August 14, 2023 3:31AM GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) — Brian McKay might live in Garner, but if home is where the heart is, home is Hawaii. His mom was originally from outside Hilo, and he and his wife make a point to visit the islands as often as they can. McKay loves the islands so much, he’s a leader of Ka Pu’uwai O Hawai’i, the Hawaii Club of North Carolina, which has over 1,000 members…

Read More
1 252 253 254 255 256 1,331