Lawyers allege cable TV, phone companies are also responsible in Maui wildfires
Lawyers claim cables were attached in a way that put too much tension on utility poles, causing them to lean and break when flames burned down much of Lahaina.
Lawyers claim cables were attached in a way that put too much tension on utility poles, causing them to lean and break when flames burned down much of Lahaina.
Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385, still hundreds higher than expected
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
Unclear how many in Lahaina died as Hawaii authorities near end of search for victims
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Bare electrical wire, leaning poles investigated as possible cause of deadly Maui fires
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
After Maui officials named 388 unaccounted for after fires, many call to report they are safe
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
Hawaii officials urging families of people missing after deadly wildfires to give DNA samples
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Maui confronts challenge of finding over 800 missing people after deadly wildfires
Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.
Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.
Help will be provided 'for as long as it takes' to recover from Maui wildfires, Biden says
President Joe Biden told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii “for as long as it takes” to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century.
President Joe Biden told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii “for as long as it takes” to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century.
Fundraiser held in Bedford to help those impacted by Hawaii wildfires
Hundreds of North Texans gathered to take part in a fundraiser to support those impacted by the wildfires in Maui.
Hundreds of North Texans gathered to take part in a fundraiser to support those impacted by the wildfires in Maui.
North Texan living in Hawaii says she got to safety just before wildfire destroyed her home
A Colleyville resident who lived in Maui with her roommate said she almost got caught in the wildfires that destroyed parts of Hawaii.
A Colleyville resident who lived in Maui with her roommate said she almost got caught in the wildfires that destroyed parts of Hawaii.
Maui wildfires: FEMA addresses online rumors, misinformation
In the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, some social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid by falsely claiming the FEMA could seize their property if they do.
In the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, some social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid by falsely claiming the FEMA could seize their property if they do.
Identifying victims of Maui wildfires will be challenging as death toll climbs to 111
Maui County officials said nine victims have been identified in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires.
Maui County officials said nine victims have been identified in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires.
Maui wildfires: Emergency services chief resigns as death toll rises to 111
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons.
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons.
North Texans helping those impacted by Hawaii wildfire
North Texans are stepping up to help those impacted by the wildfire in Hawaii.
North Texans are stepping up to help those impacted by the wildfire in Hawaii.
Maui wildfires: Death toll rises to 110 as county starts identifying victims
Public schools on Maui are starting the process of reopening and vehicle traffic is moving again in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people.
Public schools on Maui are starting the process of reopening and vehicle traffic is moving again in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people.
Mick Fleetwood chartered plane to Maui with relief supplies: reports
Mick Fleetwood was in L.A. visiting family when the fires broke out, destroying his famous Lahaina restaurant, but reportedly flew back as soon as he could – bringing with him much-needed supplies.
Mick Fleetwood was in L.A. visiting family when the fires broke out, destroying his famous Lahaina restaurant, but reportedly flew back as soon as he could – bringing with him much-needed supplies.
What caused Maui wildfire? Videos put scrutiny on electric company over downed power lines
Hawaiian Electric Co. is facing criticism for not shutting off the power amid high wind warnings and keeping it on even as dozens of poles began to topple.
Hawaiian Electric Co. is facing criticism for not shutting off the power amid high wind warnings and keeping it on even as dozens of poles began to topple.
Hawaii officials work to identify 99 confirmed dead after Maui wildfires as teams search ruins
Hawaii officials are working painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui.
Hawaii officials are working painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.