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.
Tag: Wildfires
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Maui Emergency Management Chief Resigns: Hawaii Wildfires Latest News
The sudden departure comes a day after the chief defended not using outdoor alert sirens. The official death toll has reached 111 people and is expected to climb.
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Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire
The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100 people.
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Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks
Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires.