Maui Wildfires
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Families of Maui wildfire victims can soon apply to US$175M compensation fundHawaii Gov. Josh Green said the fund is an option for survivors considering suing the state, Hawaiian Electric or other utilities and landowners for their role in the blaze.U.S. NewsFeb 27, 2024
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Maui wildfires death toll falls to 97 after further DNA testing of victimsPreviously officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fires, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of those who died.U.S. NewsSep 15, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Final death toll unclear as search for missing nears endOfficials suggested responders likely have already recovered any remains that are recognizable as such, and they are shifting the response to focus on removing hazardous waste.U.S. NewsAug 29, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Hawaii power utility says lines started 1st fire, but puts fault on firefightersHawaiian Electric said its own crews then went to the scene that afternoon to make repairs and did not see fire, smoke or embers.U.S. NewsAug 28, 2023
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Maui wildfires: More than 800 remain unaccounted for in fire-ravaged islandTwo weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for.U.S. NewsAug 22, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Biden vows to help for ‘as long as it takes’ during visitBiden spoke after touring the ruins of Lahaina and surveying the wildfire damage from a helicopter tour with first lady Jill Biden, Hawaii's governor and lawmakers.U.S. NewsAug 21, 2023
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Maui’s emergency head resigns after criticism of wildfire responseThe head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency said he had no regrets about not deploying the system as a warning to people on the island.U.S. NewsAug 18, 2023
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Maui schools reopen as death toll from wildfires rises to 111Hawaii's governor vowed to protect local landowners from being 'victimized' by opportunistic buyers when Maui rebuilds from a deadly wildfire.U.S. NewsAug 17, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Hawaii works to ID 101 dead as recovery efforts ramp upEven where the fire has retreated, authorities have warned that toxic byproducts may remain, including in drinking water, after the flames spewed poisonous fumes.U.S. NewsAug 15, 2023
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Maui wildfires: Governor warns many more people could be found deadThe blaze that swept into centuries-old Lahaina nearly a week ago destroyed nearly every building in the town of 13,000. That fire has been 85% contained, according to the county.U.S. NewsAug 14, 2023
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