The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.
Tag: Hawaii
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With TikTok and Lawsuits, Gen Z Takes on Climate Change
‘We’re the last resort,’ one young activist said.
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Maui Fire Refugees Are Temporarily Housed in Hotel Rooms
People who lost their homes in last week’s fire increasingly are being housed in hotels a few miles away.
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Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response
The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny.