Maui County official gives update on wildfire rescue efforts

Maui County official gives update on wildfire rescue efforts

In the wake of the wildfire disaster, the small but mighty community in Maui is coming together to help those in need. CBS News’ Rudabeh Shahbazi reports. Plus, Alice Lee, chair of the Maui County Council, joins CBS News to discuss the community’s response to the tragedy and give an update on the current state of search and rescue efforts.

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Devastating wildfires take toll on Maui economy

Devastating wildfires take toll on Maui economy

The wildfires in Maui have taken the lives of nearly 100 people and the livelihoods of countless others. Local officials estimate tourism accounts for roughly 80% of the island’s economy, with 1.5 million visitors spending $3.47 billion in the first half of 2023. James Tokioka, director of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, joins CBS News to discuss the financial impact of the wildfires and what the biggest priority is for rebuilding.

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These Local Restaurants Are Raising Money for Maui Wildfire Relief

These Local Restaurants Are Raising Money for Maui Wildfire Relief

courtesy of Austin Food Adventures The deadliest wildfire in more than a century has devastated Lahaina, Maui, killing 96 people and damaging or destroying more than 2,000 structures. More than 1,400 people were displaced by the fires, and FEMA and other aid organizations are working to get them into temporary housing. When a disaster like this happens, our natural instinct is to want to help and express our support for our fellow humans (and our…

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Gov. Greg Abbott declares wildfire disaster for three-fourths of Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott declares wildfire disaster for three-fourths of Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of Texas counties, allowing them to use all available state resources to respond to any new fires as the state continues to bake under triple-digit temperatures. The declaration was issued Friday as wildfires continue to spark across the state: The Texas A&M Forest Service, which monitors wildfire conditions, reports that at least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The…

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Nearly 100 confirmed dead in Maui wildfire, search efforts continue

Nearly 100 confirmed dead in Maui wildfire, search efforts continue

Almost 100 people have been confirmed dead and many are still missing after a devastating wildfire swept through Hawaii’s Maui island last week, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. CBS News’ Jessica Kartalija spoke with survivors in Maui and Todd Jones, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined CBS News with an update on recovery efforts.

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