These houses survived one of the country's worst wildfires. Here’s how

Despite extreme winds and fast-moving flames, researchers say some houses in Lahaina survived the wildfire last August thanks to precautions taken ahead of time.

The wildfire in Lahaina, Maui spread through extreme winds and intense heat. Still, a handful of houses were untouched thanks to the owners preparing the buildings and yards.

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