A wildfire in Hawaii has destroyed native forestland on Oahu, highlighting the impact of climate change on the island state.
A wildfire in Hawaii has destroyed native forest land on Oahu, highlighting the impact of climate change on the island state. The fire, caused by severe drought, did not cause any injuries or burn homes, but it wiped out valuable habitat for fragile species.
This comes just months after a devastating blaze on a neighboring island killed 99 people. The incident underscores the new reality of wildfires in Hawaii, where they have rarely occurred before.
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