Google Maps and San Diego wildfires

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When wildfires broke out in San Diego,
broadcast station KPBS used the My Maps feature in Google Maps to easily create and share a map that provided real-time updates on the location of the fires and the status of evacuation shelters. The map received millions of views in just a few days.

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Google Maps API and Kayak

More Success Stories: http://maps.google.com/casestudies | Google Maps Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=98DA918472BB3131 | Kayak.com, the world’s largest travel engine, uses the Google Maps API to help stay ahead of the competition. Because the API frequently releases new features, Kayak has been able to roll out innovations like the ability to search for businesses and addresses near a hotel in just a few hours.