Maui wildfire search extends to ocean waters
Divers are searching a stretch of the Pacific Ocean off the Lahaina coastline for human remains. Several people had jumped into the water to escape the Aug. 8 wildfire as it spread. Ben Tracy reports.
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"Miracle house" survives Lahaina wildfire
All of the homes on this portion of Front Street in Lahaina have been replaced with piles of ash and debris – except one that's nearly 100 years old. Here's how it survived the Maui wildfire.
Officials work to identify Maui fire victims
Officials in Hawaii said Tuesday as many as 1,100 people remain unaccounted for after wildfires on Maui. Authorities will make public a list of the missing in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest from Lahaina.
Search continues 2 weeks after Maui fires
At least 115 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds more are still missing two weeks after wildfires burned through Hawaii's Maui island. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more on the latest recovery efforts.
Hawaii's economic toll from wildfires is up to $6 billion: Moody's
Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties, according to estimate.
See the 100-year-old "miracle house" that survived the Lahaina wildfire
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
Maui fire survivors may face "fire brain"
As survivors of the Maui wildfires work to rebuild their lives and homes, some may be faced with something called "fire brain," cognitive and physical issues caused by breathing in tiny particles from wildfire smoke. Adam Brown, an associate professor of psychology at the New School, joined CBS News to discuss how these effects can appear weeks, months or even years after the fire.
Number of people missing in Maui wildfires still unclear, officials say
An FBI official said that the number of people "reported unaccounted for" is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,100.
Mayor facing criticism over Maui fires response
Maui County Mayor Richard Bessen is facing criticism over his response to the deadly wildfires, with some questioning how aware he and other officials were of the severity of the blazes. Meanwhile, search efforts continue as hundreds remain missing. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Biden: Maui rebuild must respect tradition
President Biden visited Maui Monday for the first time since wildfires spread across the island two weeks ago, telling residents the community's reconstruction will follow their lead. Officials have confirmed at least 115 deaths with more than 800 people still missing. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Biden returns from Maui after viewing Lahaina wildfire devastation
The president and first lady saw the destruction close up and met with responders in Lahaina amid criticism of the White House response to the catastrophic blaze.
Biden visits Maui to survey wildfire damage
President Biden is expected to meet with first responders and survivors as he visits Maui to survey the wildfire damage on Monday. Mr. Biden is also expected to speak about the more than 100 people who were killed in the fires, as recovery efforts continue for those still missing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
850 people are still missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
Biden surveys Maui wildfire damage
President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday to survey the damage caused by the deadly wildfires on the island. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Lahaina.
The ecological impact of the Maui wildfires
At least 114 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after the wildfires this month in Hawaii, but there's also concern about how the fires will affect the coral reefs around Maui. Elizabeth Pickett, co-executive director of the Hawaii Wildlife Management Organization, joined CBS News to talk about the water pollution borne from the fire.
What caused the Maui wildfire?
The fires that devastated Maui this month appear to be an example of a "compound disaster," meaning multiple factors were at play, according to reporting in The Washington Post. Global weather writer Scott Dance, the author of The Washington Post report, joined CBS News to discuss what some of those factors were.
President Biden and first lady visiting Maui
President Biden is expected to meet survivors and survey damage when he and first lady Jill Biden visit the burned ruins of Maui Monday. At least 114 people were killed and hundreds remain missing after wildfires torched the Hawaiian island earlier this month. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Many Lahaina wildfire victims may be children, Hawaii governor says
Hawaii officials said Monday that 850 people are still missing in the wake of Maui wildfires.
Maui residents fear displacement
People whose homes were destroyed in the Maui wildfires are worried they may never be able to return due to the high cost of living on the island. Meanwhile, the recovery effort may still take weeks, and an approaching storm could hinder the efforts. Lilia Luciano reports.
FEMA administrator expects funds could be depleted within weeks
FEMA is expected to run out of funds as it responds to the Maui wildfires and the potential effects of Hurricane Hilary, the agency's leader said.
Hawaii governor: Ex-emergency manager's response "utterly unsatisfactory"
The island's emergency chief resigned last week after facing criticism for not sounding warning sirens to alert residents to evacuate.
Search for Maui wildfire victims continues as death toll rises to 114
Several hundred federal search and rescue personnel are using dozens of cadaver dogs to comb the Lahaina burn area for human remains.
Hawaiian Electric lost two-thirds of its stock value since Maui fires
On Thursday, Wells Fargo analysts issued a report saying that the state's primary power company is essentially worth zero dollars – pointing to the increasing death toll, property damage, pain and suffering in Maui.
Maui boat captain rescues children
A local boat captain in Lahaina is being hailed as a hero after she rescued two children from wildfires. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the captain's story and gives an update on search and recovery efforts across Maui.
Maui residents on emergency chief resignation
The heavily-criticized head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned. Herman Andaya cited health reasons for stepping down a day after he rejected criticism for not activating warning sirens as the wildfire swept into Lahaina. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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