Maui wildfire survivors face new threat from chemical contamination
Lahaina residents warned asbestos, lead and arsenic could have contaminated water, air and soil
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Lahaina residents warned asbestos, lead and arsenic could have contaminated water, air and soil
President Joe Biden disaster declaration for hard-hit historic center Lahaina and other affected areas on Aug. 10 makes federal funds available for recovery, even as fires are not fully contained.
Maui locals say government communication has been slow, so people are leaning on one another for food and other necessities after deadly fires.
Days after devastating wildfires tore across the island of Maui, the death toll rose to 93 on Saturday as volunteers mobilized to care for survivors and criticism swelled over the government's response to the tragedy.
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