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Cities aren’t supposed to burn like this anymore—especially Lahaina

8 mins | Aug 21, 2023

Humans figured out how to prevent massive fires in urban areas over a century ago. Why have they gotten so bad again? Matt Simon explores the factors behind this phenomenon. Read by Sean Crisden.

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