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Documentary

Rising from the ashes: Journalism students document Maui wildfire aftermath

By Sydni Merrill
December 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Four students and two faculty members in the BYU School of Communications journalism sequence traveled to Lahaina, Maui in October to document rebuilding efforts following the August Maui wildfires.
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Environment

Lahaina resident speaks on tourism and hope in West Maui

By Trevor Myers
October 30, 2023 12:00 AM
A deadly wildfire tore through the historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8; two months later, West Maui reopened for tourism, leaving some local residents and their families conflicted.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Power lines possible factor in Maui fire

By Joel Leighton
August 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Instagram user@livingearthsystemsuploaded a video of power lines rocking precariously in Lahaina, Maui, on Friday, Aug. 11.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Wildfires rage across Maui

By Joel Leighton
August 11, 2023 12:00 AM
Multiple cameras captured raging wildfires across the oceanside town of Lahaina, Maui. Fires began Wednesday, Aug. 9.
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Featured

Outside the Outbreak: Wildfires explode in Western US, investigation to begin in shooting of Utah teen

By Lisi Merkley
September 14, 2020 12:00 AM
Winds a worry as death toll reaches 35 from West Coast fires
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Local

Good weather, careful campers could prevent more wildfires

By Lisi Merkley
September 13, 2019 12:00 AM
Local authorities suggest that a mix of good weather and residents doing their part will be key to this season's fire prevention after the Alaska Fire burned 489 acres just southeast of Provo this summer.
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Local

Alaska fire burns on

By Karina Andrew
August 02, 2019 12:00 AM
Firefighters work to contain wildfires south of Provo on Wednesday. (Hannah Miner)
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Local

HCR5: Committee favorably recommends bill aimed at reducing wildfires

By Katelyn Stiles
February 22, 2019 12:00 AM
The Pole Creek and Bald Mountain wildfires merged in September 2018, causing high population evacuations in Utah. In this file photo, the fire burns near Salem. (Qiling Wang/AP Photo)
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Metro

Utah Firefighters Deploy to California

By Universe Contributor
November 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Three brave firefighters from Provo left early Friday morning to help put out the wildfires in California.
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Nation

Wildfires devastate BYU students' homes in California

By Camille Baker
October 12, 2017 12:00 AM
Matt Kastner's family was evacuated Sunday night. Kastner is a BYU student studying information systems. At about 3 a.m. on Oct. 9, Kastner received the news that his home had become engulfed by the flames. (Matt Kastner)
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Local

Rural lawmakers discuss compensation and recreation

By Mariana Chrisney
March 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY-- For rural lawmakers, concerns include legislative compensation, improvements on Utah's recreational infrastructures, and mental health.
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Nation

3 firefighters killed after 'hellstorm' overtook vehicle

August 20, 2015 12:00 AM
A wildfire burns behind a home on Twisp River Road, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 in Twisp, Wash. Authorities on Wednesday afternoon urged people in the north-central Washington town to evacuate because of a fast-moving wildfire. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Nation

Most who fled huge Northern California wildfire return home

August 07, 2015 12:00 AM
A Cal Fire helicopter flies over the Bear Creek portion of Cache Creek near Clearlake, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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State

Human-caused fires in Utah higher than average

By Kjersten Johnson
July 31, 2015 12:00 AM
Signs are posted with information regarding safety and wildfires in Tooele and throughout Utah. West Desert District spokesman Russ Oaks urges people to read these in an effort to prevent wildfires. (Bureau of Land Management)
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