Coverage dated August 8, 2023 to August 11, 2023

Hawaii underestimated the deadly threat of wildfire, records show

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Aug 10, 2023

Newest development Aug 12, 2023 · 4 reportsHawaii Wildfires: 80 Confirmed Dead In State’s Deadliest Natural Disaster In History

Hawaii officials underestimated the deadly threat of wildfires even as they acknowledged a lack of necessary resources to mitigate them.

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Aug 9, 2023
Hawaii Wildfires: Rapidly Moving Wildfires Kill 6 in Maui
Headline from New York Times ·
Aug 10, 2023Names this update
Hawaii underestimated the deadly threat of wildfire, records show
Headline from CBS News ·
Aug 12, 2023Newest
Hawaii Wildfires: 80 Confirmed Dead In State’s Deadliest Natural Disaster In History
Headline from Forbes ·

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27 articles, oldest first.

New York Times
Hawaii Wildfires: Rapidly Moving Wildfires Kill 6 in Maui (opens New York Times)
Published Aug 8, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The blazes on Maui, the second-largest island in Hawaii, overwhelmed some residents so suddenly that they tried to flee by swimming into the Pacific Ocean. Thousands have evacuated.
New York Post
Hawaii wildfires burn homes and force evacuations, while strong winds complicate the fight (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 8, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas …
Forbes
What’s Causing Hawaii’s Deadly Wildfires—Experts Point To Flammable Grasses, Drought And Hurricane Winds (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 9, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Wind gusts from Hurricane Dora, flammable grasses and abnormally dry conditions led to one of Hawaii’s most catastrophic series of wildfires.
People
Everything to Know About the 2023 Hawaii Wildfires, Including Ways to Help the Victims (opens People)
Published Aug 9, 2023
People's feed description
Devastating wildfires are blazing across Maui and parts of Hawaii, causing thousands of people to evacuate the islands as of Aug. 8, 2023. Here's everything to know about the blaze, including ways to help the victims affected.
Forbes
Hawaii Wildfires: At Least 55 Dead And Some Of Island’s Oldest Landmarks Destroyed (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The city’s historic district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
CBS News
Hawaii underestimated the deadly threat of wildfire, records show (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 11, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Hawaii officials underestimated the deadly threat of wildfires even as they acknowledged a lack of necessary resources to mitigate them.
Deseret News
Aerial photos show devastation of Hawaii wildfires that have killed 53 (opens Deseret News)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Deseret News's feed description
Photos from the Associated Press reveal the extent of the damage.
NPR
Leaders in Hawaii call the wildfires the worst natural disaster in state history (opens NPR)
Published Aug 10, 2023
NPR's feed description
More than 50 people have died, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed. Officials say it could take years — or longer — to repair the damage.
Deutsche Welle
What caused Hawaii's devastating wildfires? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Dozens have died and hundreds are still missing on the US island of Maui in Hawaii, after it was engulfed by flames earlier this week. Climate change, along with four incendiary factors, led to the disaster.
Newsweek
Videos From Over Hawaii Show Full Extent of Wildfires (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Wildfires across the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed 55 people and scorched thousands of properties.
CBS News
Maui fires likely largest natural disaster in Hawaii's history: governor (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 10, 2023
CBS News's feed description
CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jessica Kartalija is in Maui where raging wildfires have killed at least 55 people.
NBC News
Hawaii wildfires leave ‘utter devastation’ in Lahaina: Recap (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 10, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Updates as thousands evacuate Hawaii, navigating smoke, power outages and fire damage.
Forbes
Hawaii Wildfires: At Least 59 Dead And Some Of Island’s Oldest Landmarks Destroyed (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The city’s historic district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
Fox News
Hawaii wildfires leave path of destruction, killing at least 55 on Maui: 'Feels like a bomb was dropped' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Fox News's feed description
At least 55 people have died after wildfires ravaged Maui, leaving a trail of total destruction across the island and wiping out the historic town of Lahaina.
New York Times
What We Know About the Wildfires in Hawaii (opens New York Times)
Published Aug 10, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The fire has been contained, but access to the islands is limited, and as the focus turns to search efforts, the death toll could rise.
Breitbart News
Gov. Josh Green: Wildfires ‘Likely the Largest Natural Disaster’ in Hawaii History (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 10, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Gov. Josh Green said the destructive wildfires impacting Maui Island are “likely the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's state history.”
Forbes
Hawaii Wildfires: 80 Confirmed Dead In State’s Deadliest Natural Disaster In History (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Firefighters were still containing fires and flare-ups as of early Saturday morning.
Forbes
Hawaii Wildfires: At Least 67 Dead And Some Of Island’s Oldest Landmarks Destroyed (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The city’s historic district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
The Week
Hawaii reportedly downplayed threat of wildfires for years prior to Maui blaze (opens The Week)
Published Aug 11, 2023
France 24
Hawaii's deadly wildfire: what we know (opens France 24)
Published Aug 11, 2023
France 24's feed description
The terrifying wildfire that destroyed a historic Hawaiian town seems to have caught many occupants unaware.
The Guardian
Hawaii congresswoman says state underestimated lethality of wildfires (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 11, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Jill Tokuda says Hawaii ‘did not learn lesson’ from previous hurricane as death toll from devastating fires reaches 80

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