As families face an agonizing wait for word on missing loved ones, the final death toll from the fire is likely to rise.
Tag: Lahaina (Hawaii)
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Honolulu Burn Unit Put to the Test by Fires in Maui
An island airlift brought some of the fire’s most severely wounded survivors to a Honolulu hospital unit created for just that kind of mass-casualty moment.
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How Fire Turned Lahaina Into a Death Trap
When a historic coastal town in Hawaii was overrun by fire, many residents fled for their lives — but there was nowhere to go.
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FEMA Outlines Maui Wildfire Support as Victims Critique Government Response
FEMA is typically the first agency to face scrutiny after disasters. But while the federal agency plays a critical role in disaster response, it is not meant to be the first on the scene.
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Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.