When a historic coastal town in Hawaii was overrun by fire, many residents fled for their lives — but there was nowhere to go.
Tag: Maui (Hawaii)
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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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After Fire, A Lahaina Church Finds Sanctuary in a Cafe
Members of Grace Baptist Church, many of them now homeless, gathered on Sunday and described daring escapes from the fire.
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Families of Hawaii’s Missing Wait for Answers
Nearly a week after the fires started, relatives are receiving little information as search and identification efforts move slowly.
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As Inferno Grew, Lahaina’s Water System Collapsed
Firefighters who rushed to contain the Maui wildfire found that hydrants were running dry, forcing crews to embark instead on a perilous rescue mission.