Political leaders invited tourists back to the west side of Maui months after the fire that killed at least 100 people and destroyed over 2,000 buildings. But some residents are struggling with the return of an industry requiring workers to be attentive and hospitable even though they are dealing with loss. CBC | World News
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Cruise ship warning: How diseases can spread like wildfire amid coronavirus fears
A CRUISE ship with 6,000 passengers carrying two suspected coronavirus patients has banned guests from disembarking at an Italian port, as fears surrounding catching diseases while travelling are on the rise. What are the best ways travellers can protect themselves against outbreaks? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »‘Not safe to move’: Wildfire threats intensify in Australia
A father and son who were battling flames for two days on Kangaroo Island are the latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history. The death toll in the wildfire crisis is now up to 23 people. CBC | World News
Read More »Australians brace for grim weekend forecast in wildfire battles
One of the largest evacuations in Australia’s history was underway Friday ahead of hot weather and strong winds that are forecast to worsen devastating wildfires across the country. CBC | World News
Read More »Sydney, Australia New Year’s fireworks to go ahead despite wildfire threat
Firefighters in Australia worked throughout Sunday to try to contain bushfires across New South Wales before temperatures were due to soar. CBC | World News
Read More »Utility reaches $13.5B settlement with California wildfire victims
Pacific Gas and Electric says it has reached a $ 13.5-billion US settlement that will resolve all major claims related to devastating wildfires blamed on its outdated equipment and negligence. CBC | World News
Read More »Firefighting crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire
Authorities lifted evacuation orders for a farm community Saturday as firefighters make progress on a large wildfire in Southern California that continues to threaten about 2,500 homes and buildings. CBC | World News
Read More »California not out of wildfire danger as intense winds remain
Santa Ana winds were expected to linger for a final day Thursday after driving more than a dozen wildfires through California, sending thousands fleeing and burning nearly up to the walls of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. CBC | World News
Read More »California wildfire forces 180,000 evacuations as strong winds spur more outages
Authorities say 180,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes as powerful winds threaten to spread a wildfire in Northern California’s wine country. It’s the largest evacuation that any member of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office can remember. CBC | World News
Read More »Severe winds force new evacuations in California wildfire
Authorities have ordered new evacuations for about 50,000 people because of concerns over severe winds near a huge wildfire in Northern California wine country. CBC | World News
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