Maui conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. Why this always happens after a disaster
A slew of viral conspiracy videos on social media have made baseless claims that the Maui wildfires were started intentionally as part of a land grab, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads after a disaster.
2023-08-26 18:26
How forensic investigators use DNA, fingerprints and other methods to identify remains after a fire
The devastating fires in Maui have caused at least 115 deaths, yet only 46 of those have been identified two weeks on from the blaze, police said Thursday. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for, too.
2023-08-26 17:25
Maui wildfires: Officials release list of 388 people still missing
Authorities want any survivors on the list to come forward in order to narrow down the search.
2023-08-25 22:53
Maui County releases list of nearly 400 people who remain unaccounted for following devastating wildfires
Officials in Maui County, Hawaii, have released a list of nearly 400 people who remain unaccounted for following devastating wildfires on the island this month.
2023-08-25 16:21
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence
The energy firm is accused of not turning off electric equipment in high winds and dry conditions.
2023-08-25 08:51
Maui government files lawsuit, accuses Hawaiian electric company of causing Lahaina wildfires
Maui County filed a lawsuit Thursday against Hawaiian Electric Company, alleging that the utility company's negligence caused the devastating wildfires that burned thousands of acres of land in the state and killed more than 100 people earlier this month.
2023-08-25 07:15
'A gigantic pile of ash.' Maui restaurant owners describe devastating losses
On August 8, the day that Maui was overcome with flames, Qiana Di Bari saw a puff of smoke near her home and knew she and her family had to escape.
2023-08-24 00:58
Hawaii wildfires: More than 1,000 still missing as search continues
Officials are using cadaver dogs and asking families for DNA swabs, hoping to narrow the search.
2023-08-23 23:27
Moody's estimates Hawaiian wildfires caused up to $6 billion in economic losses
Moody's RMS estimated up to $6 billion in economic losses from the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, which killed at least 115 people and destroyed countless homes and businesses.
2023-08-23 07:57
850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says
President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.
2023-08-21 22:45
California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary
Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.
2023-08-20 22:46
'Too much to bear.' The incalculable emotional toll of the Maui wildfires
On top of the widespread destruction and devastating loss of life, the wildfires are taking an incalculable emotional toll on many residents of a tight-knit island community who now face a hard choice: Move and start over elsewhere. Or stay and rebuild from scratch.
2023-08-20 03:20