Fires and Firefighters – Page 8

Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk

Hawaii has long been a low-risk and profitable market for insurers, but the Maui disaster could change that, and even have a global ripple effect.

By Santul Nerkar and Emily Flitter

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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire

The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.

By Ivan Penn and Peter Eavis

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Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire

The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100 people.

By J. Edward Moreno

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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares

Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.

By Jason Horowitz

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