Kentucky under state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
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Native Hawaiians being priced out of state
As Maui rebuilds from this summer's deadly wildfires, many people native to the region fear that they will be forever priced out of their homeland. Hawaii is already the most expensive state in the nation, and the fires and rebuilding process may only contribute to an exodus of native-born Hawaiians. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
New bodycam video shows response to Maui wildfire
Newly-released police bodycam footage captured the chaos and devastation which confronted officers as they responded to the wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, in August, as flames tore through the historic town. The island's warning sirens did not sound, and with no fire trucks in sight, officers cut fences to try and create an escape path. Jonathon Vigliotti has more.
Maui police release video of fire response
Maui police released body camera footage Monday showing officers trying to evacuate Lahaina residents during the deadly wildfire in August. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti covered the fires extensively and reports on the hectic response.
Wildfire outside L.A. forces thousands from their homes
Santa Ana winds drove flames and embers through grass and brush dried out by recent winds and low humidity in a rural area southeast of Los Angeles.
Maui County releases 911 calls from wildfires
Maui County officials have released 911 calls from residents revealing their desperate pleas for help during devastating wildfires in August. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Audio of 911 calls as Maui wildfire rampaged reveals frantic escape efforts
The deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, whipped by powerful winds from a passing hurricane, killed at least 98 people and leveled more than 2,000 structures.
Maui reopens to tourists, locals apprehensive
Many Maui residents displaced by wildfire are protesting the initiative to welcome back tourists. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti says those who may still be living in hotel temporary housing fear they will have to vacate as pressure for a tourism comeback grows.
West Maui begins to reopen after wildfires
Two months after a wildfire devastated the historic town of Lahaina, hotels in parts of West Maui are reopening their doors to tourists. But the area, and many living there, are still struggling to recover. CBS News' Jonathon Vigliotti has more.
House committee holds Maui fires hearing
A House energy committee on Thursday held its first hearing over Maui's August wildfires, with Hawaiian public utility officials and the CEO of Hawaiian Electric testifying about the role the electric grid played in the fires. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Lahaina residents return home after wildfires
Some Lahaina residents returned to their devastated properties Monday for the first time since the Hawaiin town was destroyed by wildfires nearly seven weeks ago. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
What return looks like for Lahaina residents
Lahaina residents are being allowed back into their community for the first time since wildfires burned through Maui in August. Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin joined CBS News to discuss the re-entry process.
Lahaina residents return home after wildfires
Residents of Lahaina, Hawaii, are returning to their properties nearly seven weeks after wildfires devasted the area. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Lahaina residents grieve, rebuild after fire
Lahaina residents are grappling with the grief of losing their loved ones and property nearly seven weeks ago in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. One family visited a memorial to pay respects to their patriarch, who died while trying to flee the fire as the community prepares to rebuild the historic town. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on the recovery efforts.
Lahaina residents return home
Maui residents are finally being allowed back to their properties in Lahaina, nearly seven weeks after the town was almost entirely destroyed by massive wildfires that killed at least 97 people. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more on how locals are struggling to cope with the grief.
Teen charged for allegedly setting off firework that started fire
The other teens said they told him not to do it in case a fire started. But the 16-year-old allegedly lit the firework anyway, according to the Eagle Police Department.
Parts of U.S. are "uninsurable" due to climate change risks, study finds
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
Lahaina residents, business owners to start seeing their properties
They'll have escorts and will be given protective gear. "We don't want to traumatize or hurt anyone more than they've been hurt to date," one official says.
U.S. sets record for billion-dollar climate catastrophes in 2023
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Maui fire survivors get free medication from local pharmacist
This pharmacist works around the clock delivering medication to people in Maui after the wildfires – and most of it is free of charge.
Louisiana's Tiger Island Fire ruled arson, officials say
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August.
Hawaii officials on wildfire response
With 115 people confirmed dead and hundreds more still missing, officials in Hawaii have continued to face questions about their response to the Maui wildfires. Jonathan Vigliotti recently pressed the state's governor for his thoughts on whether the Maui County mayor should resign.
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson create Maui fund
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have teamed up to launch the People's Fund of Maui, which aims to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to those devastated by the Maui wildfires.
Officials dodge wildfire response questions
Officials in Maui face tough questions about their disaster response following the deadliest wildfires in the U.S. in more than a century. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Maui officials face questions over wildfires response
Maui's mayor told CBS News he couldn't say who was "responsible for communicating" with the state's head of emergency management.
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