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16-06-2025
- Climate
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii's Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
A fast-moving brush fire has forced the evacuation of over 100 homes on the Hawaii island of Maui, about 60 miles from the scene of a devastating fire two years ago that killed more than 100 people in the tourist community of Lahaina. The fire that started Sunday is on the opposite side of the island, in a sparsely populated area with land set aside for Native Hawaiians Here's what we know about the fire so far: The Kahikinui brush fire grew to 500 acres (202 hectares) on Sunday night, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said. Authorities conducted door-to-door evacuations and part of a highway was closed. No injuries or structural damage had been reported. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen signed Emergency Proclamations that activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy resources as needed to aid in fire suppression and protect public safety, and authorizing the county to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a high school gymnasium. Compared to the tourism draw of Lahaina, Kahikinui is less populated and developed. It was used for cattle ranching for many years and is a few miles from the Kahikinui State Forest Reserve, a conservation area The Kahikinui Kuleana Homestead Program created 104 lots and homesteaders accepted leases of 10 to 20 acres each as of 2011, according to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. The Kahikinui brush fire is in southeastern Maui, while Lahaina, the site of a massive inferno in 2023, is on the western side of the island, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) away. The Lahaina fire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage. Crews also are battling wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, around the Great Basin, in California and the Rockies. Forecasters with the National Weather Service and federal land managers have warned in recent weeks that fire danger is escalating in many places amid rising daytime temperatures and single-digit humidity levels. The risks won't start to wane — at least in the southwestern U.S. — until the monsoon starts to kick in, bringing much needed rain. In southern New Mexico, a wildfire ballooned to nearly 30 square miles over the weekend in the Gila National Forest. The flames forced the evacuations of homes that dot the mountains north of Silver City, blocked access to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and prompted air quality warnings as smoke drifted north. Campgrounds and access points to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail also were closed. In Oregon, several dozen homes in Wasco County were destroyed by a fire that started last Wednesday. Some evacuations remained in place, but fire managers said Monday that the threat to structures had diminished. So far this year, the nation has seen double the number of fires as last year but the acreage is less, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. More than 2,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel were currently assigned to 15 large wildfires across the country.
Hamilton Spectator
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii's Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
HONOLULU (AP) — Firefighters have evacuated at least 105 homes in Hawaii's Maui County following a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds, fire officials said. The Kahikinui brush fire grew to 500 acres (202 hectares) on Sunday night, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said. Authorities conducted door-to-door evacuations and part of a highway was closed. No injuries or structural damage had been reported. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen signed Emergency Proclamations that activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy resources as need to aid in fire suppression and protect public safety, and authorizing the county to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a high school gymnasium. The Kahikinui brush fire is in East Maui, while Lahaina, the site of a massive inferno in 2023, is on the western side of the island, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometers). The Lahaina fire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and causded an estimated $5.5 billion in damage. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii's Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
HONOLULU (AP) — Firefighters have evacuated at least 105 homes in Hawaii's Maui County following a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds, fire officials said. The Kahikinui brush fire grew to 500 acres (202 hectares) on Sunday night, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said. Authorities conducted door-to-door evacuations and part of a highway was closed. No injuries or structural damage had been reported. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen signed Emergency Proclamations that activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy resources as need to aid in fire suppression and protect public safety, and authorizing the county to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a high school gymnasium. The Kahikinui brush fire is in East Maui, while Lahaina, the site of a massive inferno in 2023, is on the western side of the island, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometers). The Lahaina fire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, killed more than 100 people, destroyed thousands of properties and causded an estimated $5.5 billion in damage.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Arizona border town declares state of emergency in response to Trump executive orders
The Douglas City Council voted 3-2 to declare a state of emergency in response to President Donald Trump's border and immigration policy shifts. Douglas's proclamation states that the border town would experience "a potential loss in revenue for (the municipal) government and local businesses" and "an increase in costs to assist the federal government in carrying out these Proclamations and Executive Order." Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva expressed concern over the president's own declaration of emergency at the southern border and a potential closure of the U.S.-Mexico border. The mayor said the changes could hurt the local economy, which relies on the residents of Agua Prieta, Mexico. He said 70% of the total sales tax collected comes from Mexican consumers. 'This is an effort to remain guarded, be proactive and create a preventive position for the city of Douglas,' the mayor said. In a special meeting Wednesday night, Councilmembers Ray Shelton and Richard Acosta voted against the emergency declaration, sharing similar concerns about its timing. '(Constituents are) saying, if we do this, that it's going to show that we're in an emergency when there's no emergency,' Shelton said. 'We're almost jumping the gun,' Acosta said. 'Why is Douglas declaring an emergency? It almost seems like Douglas is going against the administration right now.' Have news tips or story ideas? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@ Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @raphaeldelag. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Douglas, Ariz., declared a state of emergency because of border issues
