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Maui’s emergency chief resigns following backlash over wildfire response as search continues: latest update

Officials chose not to sound outdoor alarms in Lahaina believing they would not have helped wildfire evacuations

The Independent UK

Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Herman Andaya, citing unspecified health concerns, steps down a day after saying he has no regrets about not activating warning sirens as a fast-moving wildfire bore down on the seaside community of Lahaina.

Chicago Sun-Times

Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire in more than a century

The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.

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Maui officials defend decision to not sound outdoor sirens as wildfires approached

Maui County Emergency Management Agency administrator said he did not regret the decsion

The Independent UK

Head of Maui emergency agency resigns after defending not sounding sirens

Herman Andaya’s resignation comes after the deadly blaze in Maui killed at least 111 people and razed thousands of buildings

The Guardian - US

Hawaii’s governor promises to prevent ‘land grabs’ after Maui wildfires

As US state assesses wide destruction, residents on Maui say they fear being pushed out in favour of wealthy visitors.

Al Jazeera

Maui wildfire victims: What we know about the 115 people killed as nearly 400 remain missing

Maui wildfire that broke out in early August has become of the US’s deadliest disasters

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Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday “to keep the land in local people’s hands” after a deadly wildfire that incinerated a historic Maui community, as the island’s schools began reopening and traffic resumed on a major road

The Independent UK

Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110

The cause of the deadly wildfire is under investigation. FEMA opened its first disaster recovery center on Maui, and President Joe Biden will visit Monday to survey the damage.

Chicago Sun-Times

Maui wildfire victims include music-loving local, a family of four and a man protecting his dog

The blaze is one of the deadliest in the US, leaving buildings and people’s homes burnt to ashes

The Independent UK

Joe and Jill Biden to visit fire-ravaged Hawaii as death toll hits 110

President has faced criticism for not speaking about wildfire disaster earlier and using the wrong name when referring to Maui

The Guardian - US

Death toll hits 106 in Hawaii wildfires, number expected to rise

Maui authorities have confirmed 106 deaths as painstaking recovery and identification work continues.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden to visit Hawaii ‘as soon as he can’ amid criticism of wildfire response

The US president said he didn’t want to divert resources and attention from humanitarian response

Evening Standard

Hawaii wildfires death toll tops 100, expected to rise

A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify the remains of people killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui, as the death rose above 100 and teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash.

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The Guardian - US

Hawaii fires: Maui residents and officials implore tourists to stay away

As the island recovers from the deadly fires, those visiting for leisure are being requested to avoid the region

The Guardian - US

First Hawaii fire victims named, amid questions over whether power line decision fueled blazes

So far 106 fatalities have been identified but number of dead is expected to rise as teams search devastated neighborhoods

Salon

Maui survivors describe fleeing wildfire

At least 99 people have been reported dead from the wildfires in Maui. Survivors recount their story to Salon

LiveScience

Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire for more than a century

The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.

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Death toll from from Maui's fires surpasses 100, according to Hawaii's governor

The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose again on Tuesday as officials warned that number would rise while also acknowledging public frustration from residents still barred from visiting Lahaina.

The Independent UK

Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more

Hawaii’s governor is warning that scores more people could be found dead following the wildfires on Maui even as the number of death approached 100

The Independent UK

Paris Hilton enjoys Maui beach holiday just miles from fire-ravaged town of Lahaina

The heiress was seen holidaying with her husband, Carter Reum, and their infant son, as officials plead with tourists to stay away from the stricken island

The Independent UK

Maui fires – update: Biden says he doesn’t want to ‘get in the way’ as Hawaii death toll reaches 101

At least 101 people have been killed in the wildfires which tore through the historic town of Lahaina

France 24

Hundreds of families await news of loved ones as search continues in Hawaii

Hawaii officials worked painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui and expected to release the first names Tuesday, even as teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash.

Al Jazeera

Hawaii wildfires: What caused deadliest US blazes in more than 100 years?

At least 96 people are reported dead, but US officials predict toll will mount as search efforts continue.

The Independent UK

White House defends Hawaii wildfire response saying President Biden is ‘deeply concerned’

President Biden has faced criticism for what some believe is a lacking response to the Hawaii wildfires

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