Outrage Grows as the Death Toll , of Maui Wildfires Nears 100.
On August 14, the death toll in Hawaii climbed towards 100,
as officials warned that the number was likely to rise as recovery
crews continue to search the devastated island of Maui.
We're going as fast as we can.
But just so you know, 3% — that's
what's been searched with the dogs, John Pelletier, Maui Police Chief, via CBS.
CBS reports that the deadliest wildfire in the United States
in over a century has fueled criticism that the
government's inaction added to the heavy loss of life. .
The historic town of Lahaina was
almost completely destroyed by
fast-moving fires on August 8 and 9.
Governor Josh Green said that approximately
2,700 structures were destroyed in the
blaze, leaving thousands homeless.
Damages are estimated to be
around a total of $5.6 billion. .
Survivors of the blaze claim they
received no warnings prior to the
fires reaching their communities.
CBS reports that Hawaiian Senator Mazie Hirono said the answer
to why warning sirens were not activated would wait until
an investigation by the state's attorney general concludes.
CBS reports that Hawaiian Senator Mazie Hirono said the answer
to why warning sirens were not activated would wait until
an investigation by the state's attorney general concludes.
I'm not going to make any
excuses for this tragedy, Mazie Hirono, Hawaiian Senator, via CNN.
According to Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii,
widespread power outages may have affected
warning signals normally sent to mobile phones