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The first lawsuit in the Maui wildfires has been filed against Hawaiian Electric for conscious indifference that led to the deadly fires.

Search and rescue efforts continue and hundreds of people are still missing a week after wildfires destroyed the town of Lahaina, Maui, claiming 106 lives.

Lawsuit filed against Hawaiian Electric Industries for causing the Maui wildfire disaster. | World News

Complicating the recovery efforts was a weather forecast calling for storms with rain and high winds in Maui this weekend.

Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.

Hawaiian Electric Industries’ shares prices have plunged almost 40% as questions over the cause of the wildfires in Maui continue to mount.

The wildfire that burnt town Lahaina in Hawaii is estimated to have damaed over 2000 structures with a capital cost of $5.5bn

Hawaiian Electric has yet to ascertain the definitive cause of the fires due to restricted access to the affected areas, which still remain closed off.

Lawyers say evidence points to Hawaiian Electric’s equipment being the possible source of ignition. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Attorneys from three firms say accounts suggest damaged power infrastructure owned by Hawaiian Electric Industries created the spark for the flames.