Hawaii Wildfires become the deadliest in the USA in past century; Death toll reaches 89 I Oneindia
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Hawaii Wildfires become the deadliest in the USA in past century; Death toll reaches 89 I Oneindia
A fire that swept through a picturesque town in Maui this week has killed at least 89 people, authorities said Saturday, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire of the past century.
The newly released figure surpassed the toll of the 2018 Camp Fire in northern California, which left 85 dead.
A century earlier, the 1918 Cloquet Fire broke out in drought-stricken northern Minnesota and raced through a number of rural communities, destroying thousands of homes and killing hundreds.
The new death toll Saturday came as search teams with cadaver dogs sifted through the ruins of Lahaina, four days after a fast-moving blaze leveled the historic resort town.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but residents are puzzled and angered over the lack of warnings.
Sirens stationed around the island - intended to warn of impending natural disasters - never sounded.
Alerts were sent via cell phones, TV and radio stations, but the reach was limited due to power and cellular outages.
Emergency managers in Maui were searching for places to house people displaced from their homes.
As many as 4,500 people are in need of shelter, county officials said early yesterrday, citing figures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Pacific Disaster Center.
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More Storms Forecast to Hit , Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated , by Widespread Floods.
NBC reports that communities across the Midwest
have been devastated by days of flooding,
with more storms forecast to hit later in the week.
Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid
an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding
100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas.
Over 220,000 people were left
without power from the storms,
according to PowerOutage.com. .
As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have
been classified as being in a major flood stage,
with at least two other rivers expected to join them. .
On June 25, entire communities
in Minnesota were left submerged
amid widespread flooding. .
According to local officials,
the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato,
Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure.".
At the same time, FEMA teams have
been dispatched to six counties in Iowa
that have been impacted by flooding. .
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
NBC reports that more storms are on the way,
with Missouri expected to experience the
worst of it on the evening of June 26. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes.
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Remembering Prince.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on
June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The singer released
his debut album, 'For You,' in 1978.
Prince’s continued success
solidified his sound, which
blended funk, dance and rock.
He made his film debut in 'Purple Rain,' and released a soundtrack album with the same name.
It spent 24 consecutive weeks at
No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200.
His final album was
'Hit n Run Phase Two.'.
Prince later died of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016.
Prince was known
for his eclectic style.
Throughout his career, he won Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
Prince had a total of
16 platinum albums.
He was inducted in the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
His estate released a posthumous album,
'Piano and a Microphone 1983.'.
Happy Birthday, Prince!
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Naples, Florida, Ranked Number One, Place to Live in the US.
'Naples Daily News' is proud to report that the Florida
city ranks as the number one Best Place to Live in the
United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The annual Best Places to Live in the U.S. list
often features the Southwestern Florida city for
its weather and overall quality of life.
In the past ten years, Naples has also emerged as
the Pickleball Capital of the World, hosting the very
first championships for the popular sport in 2016.
Naples, Florida, takes
the top spot due to its
strong desirability and job
market scores, and moderately
high quality-of-life score, U.S. News report, via 'Naples Daily News'.
Other Florida cities to make the list
were Sarasota at number 11 followed
by Pensacola at number 31.
Other Florida cities to make the list
were Sarasota at number 11 followed
by Pensacola at number 31.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the list is , "designed to help readers make the most informed
decision when choosing where to settle down.".
To craft the methodology,
U.S. News asked thousands
of people to tell us what
factors are important to them
when choosing a place to live, U.S. News statemet, via 'Naples Daily News'.
Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau,
FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau,
FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
According to U.S. News, cities are
ranked according to four indexes: , the Quality of Life Index, Value Index,
Job Market Index and Desirability Index.
Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked
as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S.,
along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5.
Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked
as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S.,
along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5
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Authorities Release Names of , 388 People Still Missing Weeks After, Deadly Maui Wildfires.
Officials in Maui have released the names of
388 people who are still unaccounted for..
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The death toll in Maui has climbed to at least 96, with the number expected to rise. As rescuers work around the clock to track down hundreds of people that remain unaccounted for, the catastrophe has..
Thirteen days after the deadliest fires for over a century ignited in Maui, Biden promised the U.S. government would support Maui and Hawai'i for as long as it takes.
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