Hawaiian Electric points finger at Maui County over wildfires
Hawaiian Electric said power lines toppled by high winds likely caused the morning fire in Lahaina but electricity was off when a second fire occurred.
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Hawaiian Electric said power lines toppled by high winds likely caused the morning fire in Lahaina but electricity was off when a second fire occurred.
Hawaiian Electric Company admitted that its power lines caused the first of two flare-ups in Lahaina, but the company denies claims it is responsible for the fires.
Teenager Chanel Higa knows what it is like to lose everything, and be supported, so ever since she has been giving back and now has started “Give Aloha” for Maui fire survivors.
Maui Wildfire Disaster updates for Aug. 27 are posted HERE. To date, 11,010 FEMA assistance registrations have been received, with some $14.6 million in federal housing and individual assistance provided.
Many independent schools are taking in new students affected by the recent wildfires, with some waiving tuition for at least a year.