New Report on Maui Fires: Communication Breakdowns Hindered Response
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Poor communication stymied Maui's response to deadly wildfires, mayor says in state attorney general report
On the day wildfires destroyed much of Lahaina and killed at least 101 people, poor communications between Maui’s mayor and top state and local officials stymied their realization of how serious the situation was, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen told investigators in a report released Wednesday by the Hawaii attorney general's office. The initial installment of what’s planned as a three-part investigation commissioned by Attorney General Anne Lopez provided more context about how preparations and responses unfolded over 72 hours. The 376-page report didn’t provide analysis or recommendations; instead, it covered...
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Hawaii releases detailed timeline of deadly wildfire that razed Lahaina
April 17 (Reuters) - A fire engine arrived within five minutes of the first reports of a wildfire last August on the edge of Lahaina, the historic Hawaiian resort town, according to the most detailed timeline yet of the disaster, released on Wednesday by the Hawaii attorney general. The first emergency calls came in at 2:55 p.m. on Aug. 8, the report said. Firefighters could see the smoke at 2:57 p.m.; arrived at the large, fast-growing patch of fire at 3:00 p.m.; and had been joined by police officers who...
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Maui Fire Department releases report explaining unique challenges of the historic wildfires
When wildfires broke out across Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their engines. Another drove a moped into a burning neighborhood again and again, whisking people away from danger one at a time. But despite devoting nearly all the personnel and vehicles it had to the fight on Aug. 8, 2023, the Maui Fire Department was no match for an unprecedented series of blazes including one that killed 101 people in the historic town of Lahaina, according to...
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