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Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes

By Andrew Selsky, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make…

Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated burn zone

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.

A massive, weeks-long wildfire in northeastern Greece is gradually abating. But heavy rain now poses a flood risk

By Associated Press

The blaze has been blamed for the deaths of 20 people, all believed to have been migrants who had recently crossed the border.

With thousands still missing after deadly fires, Hawaii officials urge families to give DNA samples

By Audrey McAvoy, Gene Johnson, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Some 1,000 to 1,100 names remain on a tentative, unconfirmed list of people unaccounted for after wildfires destroyed the historic seaside community of Lahaina on Maui.

Plagued with drought and high temps, wildfire scorches acres of Tenerife, affecting thousands

By David Brunat, Associated Press

Officals say an out-of control wildfire is burning through the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife and affected thousands of people. Canary Islands Regional President Fernando Clavijo said Thursday the blaze, which has scorched 2,600 hectares, or 6,400 acres, is one…

Maui wildfire death toll rises to 106 as teams search to find and identify the dead

By Clare Rush, Associated Press / Report for America, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

With the death toll already at 106, a mobile morgue with coroners, pathologists and technicians arrived in Hawaii on Tuesday to help with the grim task of sorting through remains.

Hawaii governor warns many more people feared dead after Maui wildfire

By Clare Rush, Associated Press / Report for America, Audrey McAvoy, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The blazes, which consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina, are already the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, with a toll of 96.

Wildfire blazes through Maui, killing at least 53 people and destroying historic Hawaiian town

By Ty O'Neil, Audrey McAvoy, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Thursday that 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.

Hundreds flee, building destroyed as wildfire spreads to trees near Texas apartments

By Associated Press

Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger said that two people suffered minor injuries in the fire that began Tuesday and resulted in about 300 apartments, 95 townhomes and several businesses being evacuated.

Firefighting helicopters collide over Southern California desert, killing 3

By Associated Press

Emergency officials say two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a blaze in the desert east of Los Angeles, sending one to the ground in a crash that killed all three people on board.