Global National: Aug. 11, 2023 | Grief, loss and survival as Maui ravaged by wildfires

On tonight’s top story: The situation is grim after destructive wildfires wiped out a historic Hawaiian town. At least 55 people have died in the Lahaina fire and that number is only expected to increase. It is estimated about 1,000 people are still missing and thousands of others have been displaced. Neetu Garcha has been speaking with evacuees on the island of Maui.

Countless families have been forever changed by this tragedy but one survivor’s story stands out. A California father, his wife and five kids were headed out to dinner while vacationing in Maui. The outing turned into a fight for survival.

What happened in Maui could happen anywhere – and it’s a fear so many Canadians feel as we live through this country’s worst wildfire season. Wildfires are burning increasingly close to residential areas and are putting a strain on resources and firefighters. As Mackenzie Gray explains, the forecast for the rest of the fire season is dire and the impact on our environment is extensive.

West African leaders attending an emergency summit ordered a standby force to prepare for a possible military intervention in Niger. They maintain that their top priority after last month’s coup is the peaceful return to power of Niger’s democratically-elected president. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, there are growing fears for Mohamed Bazoum’s well-being.

A judge issued a blunt warning Friday to former U.S. president Donald Trump’s legal team. His lawyers were told all necessary measures to safeguard the legal proceedings will be taken. Prosecutors were seeking a protective order to prevent Trump from publicly sharing evidence in the election interference case. Jackson Proskow reports.

Canadians’ dining habits are changing post-pandemic. As Mike Drolet reports, more people are opting for early dinner and that’s meant the service industry has had to adapt.

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