Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson faced backlash on Tuesday after asking fans to donate money to help those affected by the Maui wildfires — despite having a combined net worth of more than $2.8 billion. The Hollywood duo collectively kicked in $10 million to kickstart the People’s Fund of Maui, but then jointly … Read more
This report may not be the breath of fresh air climate experts hoped. Air pollution reduces the average life expectancy globally by 2.3 years, making it the “greatest external threat to human life expectancy,” according to the annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report published Tuesday. Researchers from the Energy Policy Institute at the University … Read more
Orange you glad? The Canadian wildfire smoke that covered the NYC skyline with a toxic amber glow in June was no worse for your lungs than a bad pollen day, researchers at NYU Langone found. “Thankfully, the respiratory effects of the wildfire smoke in June were not much worse than what had been seen on … Read more
This “Simpsons” prediction was no laughing matter. Conspiracy theorists have been torched online after crediting the seemingly clairvoyant cartoon with foretelling a wild and unfounded theory concerning the Hawaii wildfires. Tinfoil-hatted social media denizens detailed this outlandish allegation of life imitating art on social media amid the natural disaster in Lahaina, Maui, which has claimed … Read more
A California family claims they got scammed trying to escape the Maui wildfires, costing them $3,400 in airfare. Megan and Kevin Morgan were celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary on the island with their 8-month-old when they decided to cancel their celebratory dinner and return home to the Sacramento area — shortly before the devastating blaze … Read more
This is the best type of spamming. The canned meat brand Spam has announced it’s partnering with the humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope to send food to Hawaiian residents who have been affected by the deadly wildfires ravaging the state. “We’ve been at a loss for words seeing the devastation that is happening on Maui,” … Read more
Call it philanthropy. OnlyFans model and Honolulu resident Mariah Casillas, 22, revealed she’ll send nudes to each person who donates at least $10 to the Maui wildfires. Hawaii’s popular tourist destination suffered one of the deadliest US wildfires in over a century. The blaze killed at least 106 people, destroyed towns and left victims homeless. … Read more
Nothing will stop her from sliving the lush life. Paris Hilton is facing the wrath of social media while she reportedly still vacations in Maui, Hawaii, with her husband, Carter Reum, and their 8-month-old son, Phoenix, as vicious wildfires rage on in the nearby town of Lahaina. In new pictures obtained Monday by The Post, … Read more
Stevie Nicks is saying “Oh Well” to her haters. The Fleetwood Mac singer is being defended by several die-hard fans after being slammed on Sunday for a “privileged” Instagram post concerning the ongoing Maui wildfires. The Post reached out to Nicks for comment. The “Leather and Lace” singer made the post shortly after it was … Read more
That’s hot. Socialite Paris Hilton was spotted on Saturday soaking up the sun and frolicking on a Maui beach with her husband, Carter Reum, and their son, despite the raging wildfires that are currently plaguing the island. Hilton, 42, was reportedly staying at a resort in Wailea, which is only 30 miles from the town … Read more
Oprah Winfrey vowed to lend a hand in the effort to rebuild following the Maui wildfires. Winfrey, 69, promised to make a “major donation” to the residents and areas affected by the wildfires that have turned Hawaii into “hell.” The ongoing natural disaster is already being called one of the deadliest in the state’s history, and … Read more
As the death toll from the horrific Maui wildfires climbed to 80 on Saturday, “Aquaman” actor Jason Momoa told tourists to stay away from the Hawaiian island. The Honolulu native took to Instagram to warn vacationers against jets setting to Maui as the fires continue to wreak havoc and devastation. “Maui is not the place … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Melissa Crick was heartbroken this week while watching videos on her phone of people fleeing from a fast-moving wildfire in Hawaii. “Sending love and support from Paradise, California,” Crick commented on one woman’s social media post. To Crick’s surprise, the woman wrote back. She knew Paradise — the small Northern California city in the Sierra … Read more
The fast-moving wildfires ravaging Maui have killed at least 36 people and decimated hundreds of structures – many of them cultural and historical landmarks – on the once-idyllic Hawaiian island. Among the destroyed buildings is the eponymous Lahaina restaurant of British rocker Mick Fleetwood. “This is a devastating moment for Maui, and many are suffering unimaginable loss,” … Read more
A woman has broken down in tears after she recalled the terrifying moment she and her family were “running for their lives” from wildfires that have wreaked havoc on the Greek island of Rhodes. Amy, from the UK, was holidaying on the popular Greek island with her partner and daughter, 11, when things took a … Read more
In 1982, 17-year-old Clare Frank was legally emancipated from her parents, moved into an illegally converted garage apartment in Santa Cruz, and became a firefighter in Northern California. Frank graduated at the top of her training class. Still, the scrawny, 5-foot-2 teen was too young to join the service; she left her date of birth … Read more
Unhealthy air quality returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes this week as dry conditions and warm temperatures fueled wildfires in Canada over the weekend, causing more smoke to spill into the northern tier of the U.S. The FOX Forecast Center is tracking wildfire smoke thick enough to reduce air quality across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa and Illinois. On … Read more
Before last Wednesday, Lizzie Stoldt, a 27-year-old Manhattan publicist, had barely given a thought to New York City’s air quality. “I had heart surgery when I was younger, and even I had no idea air quality was something I should be concerned with,” she said. But as the skies turned smoky over the Big Apple … Read more
She’s a smokeshow who fights forest fires. Katelyn Johnson, 29, is speaking out about her career as a hazard tree feller, chopping down burning conifers set ablaze during dangerous wildfires. The stunning blond — who proudly holds her own in the male-dominated field — has been working in the industry for almost five years, heading … Read more
WEED, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in rural Northern California injured several people Friday, destroyed multiple homes and forced thousands of residents to flee, jamming roadways at the start of a sweltering Labor Day weekend. The blaze dubbed the Mill Fire started on or near the property of Roseburg Forest Products, a plant that … Read more