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Lahaina · LahainaThe tragic wildfire in Lahaina last August — America’s worst in more than a century with nearly 100 deaths, and 2,000 buildingsSee the Story
Thermal Runaway: How Hawaii’s Green Obsession Exacerbated the Worst American Wildfire in a Century - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
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Lahaina · LahainaThis story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat. You can sign up for Civil Beat's newsletter here and support the nonprofit newsroom here.The Attorney General's much-anticipated report provides new insight into the fire response but does not address the cause of the fire.As fires spread in Lahaina on Aug. 8, Maui firefighters reported troubling news to their commander. At 4:25 p.m., the advancing fire was engulfing homes and businesse…See the Story
AG’s report shows lack of communication prevented help for people trapped in Lahaina fire
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Lahaina · LahainaState Attorney General Anne Lopez soft-pedaled the miserable performance of Maui Mayor Richard Bissen in the first of three reports on the August Lahaina wildfire, which killed 101 people and destroyed 3,000 homes, saying, “I am not commenting at this time on the actions of anybody.”See the Story
David Shapiro: Mayor Bissen led from the rear in fighting Lahaina’s fire
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Lahaina · LahainaA report making a meticulous dissection of the timeline for the Lahaina fire disaster of Aug. 8 has been released by Hawaii’s attorney general, documenting the events of that tragic day and night. Developed from a comprehensive investigation by the Fire Safety Research Institute, it holds great value for Maui County and the entire state in detailing particulars of the fire’s spread, with its deadly consequences, and of the county’s haphazard res…See the Story
Editorial: Lahaina report is chance to learn
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Property · Maui CountyHONOLULU (KHON2) -- Black smoke can be seen surrounding the Central Maui Baseyard on Saturday afternoon. Residents down in Kihei have reported smelling the smoke in their area. Video Courtesy: Cassandra Moore The Maui County Fire Department confirmed crews are on scene and working to contain the fire. They do say however it will take some time. Maui Emergency Management Agency also sent an alert around 1:30 p.m. stating a pile of scrap metal rec…See the Story
Black smoke fills Maui skies, fire contained to property
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National Weather Service · Lahaina(CNN) — A new report on the disastrous Maui infernos that left 101 people dead and $6 billion in damages reveals officials rejected additional help before the Lahaina fire obliterated hundreds of homes and became the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez released the first of three reports by her office and the Fire Safety Research Institute on Wednesday. It comes after a separate investigation by the W…See the Story
Maui wildfire report: Officials declined extra help before a deadly inferno engulfed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Wildfires · LahainaA recovery vehicle drives past burned structures and cars two months after a devastating wildfire on October 9th, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. | Photo by Mario Tama / Getty Images New details surfaced this week about cascading failures that led to wildfires ripping through Maui last August. While investigations confirming the cause of the blaze are ongoing, officials are recognizing how unprepared agencies were for the inferno. The wildfires kil…See the Story
How planning and infrastructure failed during Maui wildfires
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