The #MauiWildfires have claimed the lives of 93 people, making it the deadliest US wildfire of the past century.
Gov. Josh Green echoed the common sentiment that the official death toll is "going to rise." https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/maui-wildfires-now-deadliest-us-fire-in-past-century-at-least-93-killed-5462016?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Gov. Josh Green echoed the common sentiment that the official death toll is "going to rise." https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/maui-wildfires-now-deadliest-us-fire-in-past-century-at-least-93-killed-5462016?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Maui Wildfires Now Deadliest US Fire in Past Century; at Least 93 Killed
The deadliest wildfires in U.S. history over the past century, the Maui wildfires have claimed the lives of 93 people.
"I've seen an incredible outpouring of support, love, and prayer," said Executive Pastor Jim Franks.
While the physical toll of the #MauiWildfires was unspeakable destruction, the spiritual battle to heal and rebuild has only just begun. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/thousands-turn-out-at-sunday-church-services-to-mourn-mauis-wildfire-victims-5463087?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
While the physical toll of the #MauiWildfires was unspeakable destruction, the spiritual battle to heal and rebuild has only just begun. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/thousands-turn-out-at-sunday-church-services-to-mourn-mauis-wildfire-victims-5463087?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Thousands of Hawaiians Gather to Mourn Maui's Wildfire Victims
Residents of Maui, Hawaii's second largest island, attended the first church services since the Aug. 8 wildfires claimed at least 93 lives and displaced thousands, as the community looks to each other to heal and rebuild.
President Biden would not comment on the deadly #MauiWildfires that left at least 96 people dead and more unaccounted for.
He was asked reporter about the rising death toll, to which his response was, "No, no comment." https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bidens-no-comment-response-to-deadly-maui-wildfires-raises-eyebrows-5463708?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
He was asked reporter about the rising death toll, to which his response was, "No, no comment." https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bidens-no-comment-response-to-deadly-maui-wildfires-raises-eyebrows-5463708?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Biden's 'No Comment' Response to Deadly Maui Wildfires Raises Eyebrows
The blazes, which consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina, are already the deadliest in the United States in more than a century.
“Sadly, tragically in this situation, those sirens likely did not go off,” Tokuda said.
#Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda said the warning sirens may not have activated ahead of the devastating #MauiWildfires, failing to alert people about the incoming threat. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/warning-sirens-likely-did-not-go-off-during-maui-wildfires-hawaii-congresswoman-5463513?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda said the warning sirens may not have activated ahead of the devastating #MauiWildfires, failing to alert people about the incoming threat. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/warning-sirens-likely-did-not-go-off-during-maui-wildfires-hawaii-congresswoman-5463513?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Warning Sirens ‘Likely Did Not Go Off’ During Maui Wildfires: Hawaii Congresswoman
Although Hawaii has the largest integrated outdoor all-hazard public safety warning system in the world, the sirens did not alert people when the fires approached.
The White House said that President Biden is “praying” for the victims of the devastating #MauiWildfires after backlash to his earlier statement that he had “no comment.”
As of yet, President Biden has not visited the area. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-praying-for-maui-blaze-victims-white-house-says-amid-backlash-from-earlier-no-comment-5465187?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
As of yet, President Biden has not visited the area. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-praying-for-maui-blaze-victims-white-house-says-amid-backlash-from-earlier-no-comment-5465187?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Biden ‘Praying’ for Maui Blaze Victims, White House Says—Amid Backlash From Earlier ‘No Comment’
The White House said on Aug. 14 that President Joe Biden is “praying” for the victims of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii despite his earlier statement that he had “no comment.”
"I've been crying all day," Rachel said. "I can never replace this stuff."
Rachel lost everything of material value in the burning wreckage of the #MauiWildfires. Her businesses went up in flames, as did most of her personal belongings. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/displaced-residents-visitors-feel-lucky-to-be-alive-after-maui-wildfires-5465529?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Rachel lost everything of material value in the burning wreckage of the #MauiWildfires. Her businesses went up in flames, as did most of her personal belongings. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/displaced-residents-visitors-feel-lucky-to-be-alive-after-maui-wildfires-5465529?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Despite Losing Everything, Maui Survivors Feel Lucky to Be Alive
Maui residents tell of lost family members and property in the Lahaina wildfire disaster, while visitors say they were lucky to get out alive.
As search teams continue to pick through the ashes of Lahaina in search of more victims of the deadly #MauiWildfires, officials have warned that the death toll—now at nearly 100—could double or even triple. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/death-toll-from-maui-fire-could-double-or-even-triple-governor-5464738?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Death Toll from Maui Fire Could Double or Even Triple: Governor
As search teams continue to pick through the ashes of Lahaina in search of more victims of last week's deadly Maui fire, officials have warned that the death toll—now at nearly 100—could double or even triple as crews find more bodies in the coming days and…
“My wife, Jill, and I are going to travel to Hawaii as soon as we can.”
President Biden broke his silence on the deadly #MauiWildfires on Aug. 15, promising that he and first lady Jill Biden would visit the site as soon as they could. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-breaks-silence-on-maui-fires-vows-to-visit-as-death-toll-climbs-5468044?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
President Biden broke his silence on the deadly #MauiWildfires on Aug. 15, promising that he and first lady Jill Biden would visit the site as soon as they could. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-breaks-silence-on-maui-fires-vows-to-visit-as-death-toll-climbs-5468044?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Biden Breaks Silence on Maui Fires, Vows to Visit as Death Toll Climbs
President Joe Biden broke his silence on the deadly Maui wildfires on Aug. 15, promising that he and first lady Jill Biden would visit the site as soon as they could.
The death toll due to the #MauiWildfires rose to 106 on Wednesday.
"We are heartsick that we’ve had such loss," Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said. He previously noted the death toll could double or triple. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/death-toll-surpasses-100-in-maui-wildfires-as-military-provides-aid-5468764?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
"We are heartsick that we’ve had such loss," Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said. He previously noted the death toll could double or triple. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/death-toll-surpasses-100-in-maui-wildfires-as-military-provides-aid-5468764?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Death Toll Surpasses 100 in Maui Wildfires as Military Provides Aid
The death toll from the devastating fires has reached 101, but the final number of those who have perished in the disaster is feared to be much higher.
"We were afraid that people would have gone mauka,”
#Maui's emergency agency chief expressed "no regret" for not using its extensive system of emergency warning sirens—typically used for tsunamis—to warn residents of the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/officials-defend-not-sounding-sirens-for-maui-wildfires-as-death-toll-climbs-to-110-post-5471544?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Maui's emergency agency chief expressed "no regret" for not using its extensive system of emergency warning sirens—typically used for tsunamis—to warn residents of the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/officials-defend-not-sounding-sirens-for-maui-wildfires-as-death-toll-climbs-to-110-post-5471544?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Officials Defend Not Sounding Sirens for Maui Wildfires as Death Toll Climbs to 110
Maui authorities explain why the island's extensive system of warning sirens—typically used for tsunamis—was not activated to warn residents of the fire danger in the recent disaster as the death toll climbs.
“Biden hates Americans…” Schneider said.
Actor-comedian Rob Schneider criticized President Biden for giving more money to #Ukraine than to those in #Hawaii who have suffered devastation from the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/entertainment/rob-schneider-rebukes-biden-for-sending-more-money-to-ukraine-than-hawaii-victims-5471010?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Actor-comedian Rob Schneider criticized President Biden for giving more money to #Ukraine than to those in #Hawaii who have suffered devastation from the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/entertainment/rob-schneider-rebukes-biden-for-sending-more-money-to-ukraine-than-hawaii-victims-5471010?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Rob Schneider Rebukes Biden for Sending More Money to Ukraine Than Hawaii Victims
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are now scheduled to travel to Maui on Aug. 21.
“Measured at that very instant a sharp drop in voltage. That is the actual fault occurring on the electrical grid.”
A sensor and data technology company said that power grid malfunctions could likely be the cause of the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/maui-fire-may-have-been-caused-by-power-grid-malfunctions-report-5477264?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
A sensor and data technology company said that power grid malfunctions could likely be the cause of the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/maui-fire-may-have-been-caused-by-power-grid-malfunctions-report-5477264?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Maui Fire May Have Been Caused by Power Grid Malfunctions: Report
An expert said that sensors from his company detected dozens of power grid malfunctions that could be the cause of Maui wildfires in Hawaii.
“Nobody realized how little time we really had.”
#Maui residents who refused to follow official orders and recommendations during the #MauiWildfires succeeded in escaping the disaster, according to multiple witness accounts. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/residents-disobeying-official-orders-survived-maui-fires-over-1000-still-missing-5479348?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Maui residents who refused to follow official orders and recommendations during the #MauiWildfires succeeded in escaping the disaster, according to multiple witness accounts. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/residents-disobeying-official-orders-survived-maui-fires-over-1000-still-missing-5479348?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Maui Residents Who Disobeyed Official Orders Survived Fires; 1,000 Still Missing
People who disregarded official recommendations turned up alive while many others perished in the Hawaii flames.
"We saw the devastation that happened in Maui. I’m very concerned about the response."
Speaker McCarthy said there is likely to be a Congressional investigation into the federal reaction to the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/mccarthy-hints-congressional-investigation-of-federal-maui-response-5479984?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Speaker McCarthy said there is likely to be a Congressional investigation into the federal reaction to the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/mccarthy-hints-congressional-investigation-of-federal-maui-response-5479984?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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McCarthy Hints Congressional Investigation of Federal Maui Response
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday said there is likely to be a Congressional investigation into the federal reaction to the wildfires in the Hawaiian island of Maui that have claimed more than 100 lives.
President Biden said "no comment" in response to a question about the rising death toll in from the #MauiWildfires, drawing widespread criticism.
More than 10 days later, the White House says Biden never heard the question when he responded. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/white-house-says-biden-didnt-hear-hawaii-wildfire-question-when-he-said-no-comment-5480898?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
More than 10 days later, the White House says Biden never heard the question when he responded. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/white-house-says-biden-didnt-hear-hawaii-wildfire-question-when-he-said-no-comment-5480898?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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White House Says Biden Didn't Hear Hawaii Wildfire Question When He Said 'No Comment'
President Joe Biden said "no comment" in response to a question about the rising death toll in Hawaii’s wildfires earlier this month, drawing widespread criticism, particularly from Republicans who acc...
The Hawaii State Dept. of Education released a report showing over 2,000 students missing from Lahaina's public school enrollment following the #MauiWildfires.
Since the fires, hundreds of students have re-enrolled in other public schools. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/more-than-2000-students-missing-from-school-enrollment-in-wake-of-deadly-lahaina-wildfire-5481190?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Since the fires, hundreds of students have re-enrolled in other public schools. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/more-than-2000-students-missing-from-school-enrollment-in-wake-of-deadly-lahaina-wildfire-5481190?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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More Than 2,000 Students Missing From Lahaina Schools in Wake of Deadly Wildfire
Hawaii state education officials reported more than 2,000 children missing from the Lahainaluna complex enrollment following the deadly West Maui wildfires in early August.
"There was no electricity flowing through the wires in the area," the company said.
Hawaiian Electric has denied claims that its power lines started the deadly #MauiWildfires after county officials filed a lawsuit accusing it of gross negligence. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/hawaiian-electric-denies-lawsuit-claims-alleging-power-lines-negligence-started-second-maui-wildfire-5482427?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Hawaiian Electric has denied claims that its power lines started the deadly #MauiWildfires after county officials filed a lawsuit accusing it of gross negligence. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/hawaiian-electric-denies-lawsuit-claims-alleging-power-lines-negligence-started-second-maui-wildfire-5482427?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Hawaiian Electric Denies Lawsuit Claims Alleging Power Lines, Negligence Started Second Maui Wildfire
Hawaiian Electric has denied claims that its power lines started the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui after county officials filed a lawsuit accusing it of gross negligence.
House Republicans are demanding explanations from Hawaiian Electric and other stakeholders regarding the recent deadly #MauiWildfires, the state of the electrical grid, and measures taken to prevent future incidents. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/house-republicans-demand-answers-on-maui-fires-and-grid-safety-5484619?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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House Republicans Demand Answers on Maui Fires and Grid Safety
House Republicans are demanding explanations from Hawaiian Electric and other stakeholders regarding the recent deadly fires in Maui.
"The goal of these efforts is to return clean, tested lots or properties to owners that are safe for rebuilding."
The #EPA has begun a phased cleanup of toxic materials from areas impacted by the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/epa-begins-long-arduous-task-removing-toxic-materials-from-devastating-maui-wildfires-5487268?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
The #EPA has begun a phased cleanup of toxic materials from areas impacted by the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/epa-begins-long-arduous-task-removing-toxic-materials-from-devastating-maui-wildfires-5487268?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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EPA Begins Arduous Task Removing Toxic Materials From Areas Devastated by Wildfires in Maui
The EPA announced a multi-phase cleanup of property impacted by the Maui wildfires as residents struggle to rebound from the disaster in early August.
A House committee sent an inquiry to #FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell asking for details about how assistance programs were implemented following the #MauiWildfires. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/house-panel-probes-femas-response-to-maui-fire-5488369?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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House Panel Probes FEMA’s Response to Maui Fire
House Committee investigates FEMA’s response to Maui fire, seeks transparency on disaster assistance programs, and questions allocation of federal resources.