Bare electrical wire, leaning poles investigated as possible cause of deadly Maui fires

Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.

Morning Weather Forecast - 8/26/23
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We'll see sunny skies with a high in the low 110s for the Valley.

After Maui officials named 388 unaccounted for after fires, many call to report they are safe

Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.

Noon Weather Forecast - 8/25/23
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We'll see temperatures start to increase in the Valley this weekend.

6PM Weather Forecast - 8/24/2023
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It's going to be a rather hot weekend, but that might not stick around for too long.

Heavy rain helps douse wildfires in Canada's British Columbia

Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border.

Noon Weather Forecast - 8/24/23
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We're seeing some scattered storms in northern Arizona today.

Timelapse: Kelowna area Canadian wildfires
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Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days in the Okanagan Valley threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border. (Timelapse is from Aug. 18)

What is the best color to wear in hot weather?

The National Weather Service office in Kansas City recently experimented to test the best color clothing to wear when it's hot. As the sun beat down, science worked its magic.

133 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County
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The Maricopa County Department of Health confirms there have been 133 deaths so far this year. Forty-four people died from the heat just last week, and another 341 deaths remain under investigation. Both totals have surpassed numbers from last year.

Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment

Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.

Arizona couple plants tree in memory of their son & protects it during severe monsoon

A father who lost his son after being born prematurely was seen on TikTok saving the tree he and his fiancé planted in memory of him during a severe monsoon ripping through San Tan Valley.