Wildfires Lead to Urban Conflagrations

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Maui wildfire report shows communities how to avoid similar disasters

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A new report on the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century details steps communities can take to reduce the likelihood that grassland wildfires will turn into urban conflagrations.

The report examined the ways an Aug. 8, 2023 , wildfire destroyed the historic Maui town of Lahaina , killing 102 people.

Researchers found that a multifaceted approach to fire protection can give firefighters valuable time to fight fires.

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