All news on the topic: Fire

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FBI forced to set up mobile refrigerated morgues to store bodies in Hawaii fires
As of Sunday, there have been 93 deaths but that figure is likely to increase significantly after officials revealed only three per cent of Lahaina in Hawaii, which is home to more than 9,000 people, had been searched
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Family died as flames engulfed their car as they tried to escape Hawaii fires
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Faaso and Malui Fonua Tone, their adult daughter Salote Takafua, and her son, Tony Takafua after their bodies were discovered in a burned-out car near their home in Lahaina, Hawaii
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Bricks from demolished Crooked House pub sold on Facebook for £50 by 'vultures'
The beloved 18-century pub was set on fire more than a week ago and an ongoing arson investigation was set up - yet some people are trying to make a profit from the blaze
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Horrifying footage shows people fleeing into stormy ocean from wildfires
Grim footage from Maui, Hawaii, shows people being thrown around and clinging to the sea wall in choppy water to escape the flames of the deadliest wildfire in US history
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos pledges £80million to support recovery after Hawaii fires
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sánchez have committed $100million (£80m) to aid recovery efforts in fire-ravaged Maui in Hawaii - as firefighting efforts may have been hampered by limited staff and equipment
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Death toll rises to 93 in Hawaii as officials were warned island was tinderbox
Officials confirmed at least 93 are dead after wildfires swept through Maui, Hawaii. Survivors are complaining they could not hear the sirens designed to warn of them of the danger
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Hundreds of vehicles on fire at scrapyard as firefighters rush to tackle blaze
Fire crews rushed to a scrapyard in Rochford, Essex, after a fire broke out on Friday night. Nearby residents were asked to close their windows as firefighters dealt with the incident
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Snorkeling company slammed for continuing tourist trips with 'bodies in water'
Maui Snorkeling has apologised after running tourist trips on August 11 despite tragic reports of bodies being in the sea as the death toll for those who have died in Hawaii climbs above 80
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Four dead in enormous house explosion 'like a war zone' heard miles away
Four people have died and one person is still missing after a massive explosion at a resident in Plum, Pennsylvania. Another three people were injured when two nearby homes became engulfed in flames
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Death toll over 80 in devastating Hawaii wildfires as 'near-riot' breaks out
Police in devastated Lahaina on wildfire-ridden Maui, Hawaii, said a 'near riot' occurred when people were denied access certain areas of the town where homes once stood
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Beloved banyan tree still standing emerges as sign of hope in Hawaii wildfires
Lahaina's iconic banyan tree has emerged as a symbol of hope after wildfires spread rapidly throughout the area, decimating the historic Front Street as people lost homes and loved ones
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Maui wildfire death toll rises to 80 as survivors return to devastation
Residents of Maui are returning to take stock of their homes and belongings which have been destroyed after deadly wildfires ripped through the island, decimating the historic Lahaina
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Huge emergency response sparked as cars explode in flames in Huddersfield
Fire fighters have been called after cars were seen on fire outside a bar and restaurant on a busy road in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, as staff confirm customers are safe
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Doctor says Maui like a 'war zone' straight out of 'I Am Legend' after wildfire
Dr Reza Danesh quickly mobilized his mobile medical clinic to aid evacuees, treating injuries and health issues caused by the devastating wildfires in Maui and Lahaina, Hawaii
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British family 'felt like passengers on Titanic' trapped in Maui disaster
British couple Sarah and Andy Whitehouse have spoken of their horror as they watched the wildfires destroys huge areas of Hawaii which have so far killed at least 55 people
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Hawaii fire teams use cadaver dogs to find bodies as loved ones seek news
Search teams in Maui are using dogs to track missing people are desperate people search for their loved ones amid wildfires that swept devastated parts of Hawaii this week
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Hawaii wildfires: 55 confirmed dead as live map shows fires still burning
Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii are still only 80 per cent contained as the official death toll rises to an initial 55 people. Satellite images show where the fire is still burning
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Maui and Lahaina wildfires aftermath: Photos show devastating extent of damage
The wildfire's devastating impact on the Hawaiian island of Maui is evident as once-vibrant areas have turned into charred wastelands, scorched buildings, vehicles, and boats
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Combo of weather factors leading to more intense wildfires on Maui
The combination of a northern pressure system, a hurricane to the south and dry air is leading to stronger flames that are being spread by the resulting wind patterns, says a meteorologist
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List of the missing & found in deadly wildfires as desperate families seek hope
Maui, Hawaii and Lahaina communities have created a list of more than 900 people missing in the devastating wildfires as the desperate families search for their loved ones in the catastrophe
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Maps show terrible extent of deadly wildfire damage as beautiful island burns
Wildfires driven by Hurricane Dora's strong winds swept through Maui and Lahaina in Hawaii, destroying historic structures, causing evacuations, and resulting in a death toll of at least 36
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Massive fire billows from Harvester with multiple fire engines at scene
A popular Harvester, owned by Mitchell and Butlers, was ablaze in Littlehampton, West Sussex, and residents have shared their concern on social media this morning
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Wildfire death toll hits 36 after entire town on island is destroyed by flames
Many residents barely had time to flee their homes as the fire tore through the historic town of Lahaina on the Hawaiin island of Maui. The death toll is expected to rise as emergency crews continue to work
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Horror before and after pics show utter devastation with 36 dead in wildfires
Wildfires ripped across the Hawaiian island of Maui devastating the town of Lahaina where most residents preparing for Hurricane Dora barely had time to escape - now 36 have been confirmed dead
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Horrified mum scrambles to save her kids after baby monitor from Amazon explodes
Mum Shannon Makepeace, 31, said she grabbed her kids and dashed outside while her mum fought the blaze when a 'scary' baby monitor malfunction filled her house with thick smoke