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Maui Now18d
New maps developed by the University of Hawaiʻi improve wildfire risk warnings
Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have developed new wildfire risk maps to better predict fire danger across the state. Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system, which relies on weather from a ...
First Alert Weather Day: Flash Flood Warning issued for Oahu, Maui
The Hawaii News Now First Alert Weather team has declared that Friday will continue as a First Alert Weather Day for the ...
Maui Now22d
Home fire on Kupulau Drive in South Maui causes $130,000 in damage
A structure fire on Kupulau Drive in the Maui Meadows subdivision on Tuesday night has been ruled accidental, according to ...
KITV 4 Island News14d
$4B Maui wildfires settlement bill moves forward
The state legislature passed a bill for the $4.037 billion settlement agreement that will provide compensation for residents ...
Los Angeles Times24d
After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents focus on becoming ‘Firewise’
KULA, Hawaii ... Fire Protection Assn. that helps residents assess their communities’ fire risk and create plans to mitigate it. As many as one-third of people displaced by the August 2023 Maui ...
KITV24d
Garage fire in Maui Meadows results in $130k damage
WAILEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Maui Fire Department (MFD) responded to a garage fire on Kupulau Drive in Wailea. Upon arrival, crews found the fire spreading to the adjoining residence.
Fast Company25d
How Hawaii residents are becoming ‘Firewise’ after the Maui fires
“Fire is not like other natural hazards ... In the 10 years preceding the August 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, 15 Hawaii communities joined Firewise USA. Since then, the number ...
Seattle Times25d
After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming ‘Firewise’
“Fire is not like other natural hazards ... In the 10 years preceding the August 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, 15 Hawaii communities joined Firewise USA. Since then, the number ...