Maui government files lawsuit, accuses Hawaiian electric company of causing Lahaina wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui government files lawsuit, accuses Hawaiian electric company of causing Lahaina wildfires

CNN  

CNN — Maui County filed a lawsuit Thursday against Hawaiian Electric Company and its subsidiaries, alleging that the utility company’s negligence caused the devastating wildfires that burned thousands of acres of land in the state and killed more than 100 people earlier this month. HECO is also the subject of a proposed class-action lawsuit filed earlier this month that accused the electric company of choosing not to “deenergize their power lines after they knew some poles and lines had fallen and were in contact with the vegetation or the ground.” Jim Kelly, Hawaiian Electric’s vice president, told CNN that Hawaiian Electric does not have a formal shut-off program in place, and precautionary shut-offs have to be arranged with first responders. As Hawaiian Electric Company faces lawsuits over its alleged role in contributing to the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui this month, the utility also is being accused of compromising evidence in the fire investigation by moving damaged equipment before federal investigators could examine it, The Washington Post reported. As it worked to restore power to the island, Hawaiian Electric moved fallen power poles, power lines, transformers, conductors and other equipment from near a Lahaina substation beginning around August 12, before agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrived on scene, the Post reported, citing court documents, letters and other records it obtained.

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Hawaiian Electric Company’s shaky credit prompts proposal for help from state
3 days, 22 hours ago

Hawaiian Electric Company’s shaky credit prompts proposal for help from state

Associated Press  

Still reeling financially from the devastating wildfires that killed at least 102 people and destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023, Hawaiian Electric Co. wants the state to back the utility’s contracts with wind and solar farms. “Right now, we’re completely stalled out.” Hawaii Rep. Nicole Lowen, chair of the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee, said HECO’s proposal makes sense …

Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire, sparked by downed power lines, that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials confirmed Wednesday as they presented their findings on the cause. “We deeply regret that our operations contributed to the fire that ignited in the morning,” Hawaiian Electric Co., the …

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Maui Fire Department asked the ATF to help …

Deadly Maui fire sparked by earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Maui fire sparked by earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds

LA Times  

The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire, sparked by downed power lines, that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials confirmed Wednesday as they presented their findings on the cause. “We deeply regret that our operations contributed to the fire that ignited in the morning,” Hawaiian Electric Co., the company whose …

Hawaii Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on issues holding up $4B wildfire settlement
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hawaii Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on issues holding up $4B wildfire settlement

The Independent  

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Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina
3 months, 1 week ago

Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii officials didn’t prepare for dangerous fire weather in the days before flames incinerated the historic Maui town of Lahaina even though they were warned by meteorologists, the state’s attorney general said Friday. An Associated Press investigation found the answer may lie in an overgrown gully beneath Hawaiian Electric Co. power lines and something that harbored smoldering embers …

Report Finds 'No Evidence' Hawaii Officials Prepared For Wildfire Despite Warnings
3 months, 1 week ago

Report Finds 'No Evidence' Hawaii Officials Prepared For Wildfire Despite Warnings

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HONOLULU, Hawaii — Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year’s devastating wildfire on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was about to arrive. But in the ensuing four days, the report found, there is no evidence that …

Report finds 'no evidence' Hawaii officials prepared for devastating wildfire despite warnings
3 months, 1 week ago

Report finds 'no evidence' Hawaii officials prepared for devastating wildfire despite warnings

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Investigators reviewing the emergency response …

Maui judge agrees to ask state Supreme Court about barriers to $4B wildfire settlement
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui judge agrees to ask state Supreme Court about barriers to $4B wildfire settlement

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court will be asked to weigh in on an issue that threatens to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. Judge Peter Cahill on Maui agreed Friday to ask the state high court questions about how insurance companies can go about recouping money paid to policyholders. Lawyers representing individual plaintiffs in …

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, a Maui attorney who represents victims, including families who lost relatives, said the amount was “woefully short.” But he said …

$4-billion settlement reached in lawsuit over Maui fires, court filings say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

$4-billion settlement reached in lawsuit over Maui fires, court filings say

LA Times  

Waiola Church and Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames in Lahaina, Hawaii, during last year’s wildfire. The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4-billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, a Maui attorney who represents victims, …

Takeaways from this week’s reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina
8 months ago

Takeaways from this week’s reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — More than half a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Maui town, officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. The previous day, the Maui Fire Department put out an after-action report produced by the Western Fire Chiefs …

Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details need for more equipment and mutual aid plans
8 months, 1 week ago

Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details need for more equipment and mutual aid plans

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — When wildfires broke out across Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their engines. But despite devoting nearly all the personnel and vehicles it had to the fight on Aug. 8, 2023, the Maui Fire Department was no match for an unprecedented series of blazes including one …

Scientists have a new theory on why the Maui wildfires were so devastating
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists have a new theory on why the Maui wildfires were so devastating

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four months ago, a series of wildfires devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at …

Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners
1 year ago

Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The heart of Lahaina, the …

Lessons from the blaze that levelled Lahaina
1 year, 1 month ago

Lessons from the blaze that levelled Lahaina

Hindustan Times  

WHEN KING Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian islands in the early 1800s, he made Lahaina the capital of his new kingdom. Two Lahaina residents have already filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, which serves 95% of Hawaiians, alleging that the utility was negligent in keeping its lines energised during dangerous weather conditions. Herman Andaya, Maui’s emergency management chief, has …

The power was out before the fires started. Then Hawaiian Electric flipped the switch.
1 year, 1 month ago

The power was out before the fires started. Then Hawaiian Electric flipped the switch.

Raw Story  

This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat. Under that protocol, she said, the only time a line can be re-energized is if it’s done manually and after an inspection has found it to be “clear and intact.” On Aug. 8, Kimura said Hawaiian Electric was following this protocol when it inspected and energized a transmission line at 6 …

AP Exclusive: 911 calls from deadly Lahaina wildfire reveal terror and panic in the rush to escape
1 year, 2 months ago

AP Exclusive: 911 calls from deadly Lahaina wildfire reveal terror and panic in the rush to escape

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Trapped in their cars, in homes or on the beach as flames, black smoke and embers swirled around them, people in the historic Maui town of Lahaina called 911, the one number that might send help or tell them what to do, where to go. “I cannot get out of my door — there’s flames blowing into …

Many questions but few answers in congressional hearing on Maui’s wildfire and electric provider
1 year, 2 months ago

Many questions but few answers in congressional hearing on Maui’s wildfire and electric provider

Associated Press  

Lawmakers probing the cause of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire did not get many answers during Thursday’s congressional hearing on the role the electrical grid played in the disaster. The president of Hawaiian Electric, Shelee Kimura, said she didn’t know specific details about when the power stopped flowing through downed power lines in Lahaina or when the decision was made …

An old car tire, burnt trees and a utility pole may be key in finding how the Maui wildfire spread
1 year, 2 months ago

An old car tire, burnt trees and a utility pole may be key in finding how the Maui wildfire spread

Associated Press  

Melted remains of an old car tire. Asked about the overgrown gully, Hawaiian Electric said in a statement to AP that the right-of-way allows it to “remove anything that interferes with our lines and could potentially cause an outage” but does not allow it to ”go on to private property to perform landscaping or grass-mowing.” In this photo provided by …

Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community
1 year, 3 months ago

Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Nearly a month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people, authorities on Maui are working their way through a list of the missing that has grown almost as quickly as names have been removed. Over the weekend Green posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, seeking to clarify, …

Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii
1 year, 3 months ago

Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned gusty winds and low humidity have increased the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of each Hawaiian island, three weeks after a deadly blaze tore through a coastal Maui town during a similar alert. It said gusts, low humidity and dry grasses and trees could contribute to …

Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. Hawaiian Electric Company released a statement Sunday night in response to Maui …

Hawaiian Electric says power lines started morning fire on August 8, but not afternoon Lahaina Fire
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaiian Electric says power lines started morning fire on August 8, but not afternoon Lahaina Fire

CNN  

CNN — Hawaiian Electric Company said that power lines falling in high winds seem to have caused a fire during the early morning of August 8, but power lines in West Maui had been de-energized for more than six hours by the time a second afternoon fire began in the Lahaina area. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the County of …

Bare electrical wire and leaning poles on Maui were possible cause of deadly fires
1 year, 3 months ago

Bare electrical wire and leaning poles on Maui were possible cause of deadly fires

Associated Press  

In the first moments of the Maui fires, when high winds brought down power poles, slapping electrified wires to the dry grass below, there was a reason the flames erupted all at once in long, neat rows -- those wires were bare, uninsulated metal that could spark on contact. When the winds of Hurricane Dora lashed Maui Aug. 8, they …

As hundreds remain missing in Maui, electric company admits evidence to determine how wildfires started may have been compromised
1 year, 3 months ago

As hundreds remain missing in Maui, electric company admits evidence to determine how wildfires started may have been compromised

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of people are still listed as unaccounted for after this month’s devastating wildfires on Maui – a number that’s expected to change as the FBI continues vetting names. Matthew Thayer/The Maui News/AP In pictures: The deadly Maui wildfires Prev Next Evidence may have been compromised, power company says As the human toll of the fire comes into …

Maui County sues power company, saying it didn’t turn off electricity during wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui County sues power company, saying it didn’t turn off electricity during wildfires

LA Times  

Maui County has sued Hawaiian Electric Co. over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions. Hawaiian Electric said in a statement that it was “very disappointed that Maui County chose this litigious path while the investigation is still unfolding.” The lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that the …

Maui County sues power company, saying utility did not turn off electricity during deadly wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui County sues power company, saying utility did not turn off electricity during deadly wildfires

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions. Hawaii Electric said in a statement it is “very disappointed that Maui County chose this litigious path while the investigation is still unfolding.” The lawsuit said the destruction …

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. for damages from disastrous fires
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. for damages from disastrous fires

NPR  

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. for damages from disastrous fires Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR MAUI, Hawaii -- Maui County is suing the Hawaiian Electric Co., alleging that its negligence led to the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past 100 years. The utility didn't have a plan to cut power, county says Enlarge this image …

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged a barricade survived
1 year, 4 months ago

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged a barricade survived

Associated Press  

As flames tore through a West Maui neighborhood, car after car of fleeing residents headed for the only paved road out of town in a desperate race for safety. “And I could see that people were on fire, that the fire was just being stoked by the wind, and being pushed toward the homes.” The road closures — some because …

Hawaiian Electric saw the need to better prepare for fires, but never prioritized it
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaiian Electric saw the need to better prepare for fires, but never prioritized it

NPR  

Hawaiian Electric saw the need to better prepare for fires, but never prioritized it Maui's power company, Hawaiian Electric, is facing tough questions about its possible role in causing the Lahaina wildfire that took over a hundred lives and caused billions of dollars in damages. ALLEN: And the company's 2022 proposal didn't include any plans for a public safety power …

Maui town ravaged by fire will ‘rise again,’ Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui town ravaged by fire will ‘rise again,’ Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Hawaii Gov. “The fire occurred only 10 days ago, and many people are still in shock and mourning,” Tiare Lawrence, who grew up in Lahaina, said at an emotional news conference organized by community activists. But his Friday address didn’t provide details, other than saying he directed the state attorney general to “impose enhanced criminal penalties on …

Some are blaming powerlines for igniting the Maui fires in Hawaii. Here's what we know
1 year, 4 months ago

Some are blaming powerlines for igniting the Maui fires in Hawaii. Here's what we know

ABC  

The wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui has been one of the deadliest in a century. Mikal Watts, one of the lawyers behind a lawsuit against the electric company, told the AP this week that he was in Maui, interviewing witnesses and "collecting contemporaneously filmed videos". "There is credible evidence, captured on video, that at least one of the …

Hawaii wildfire: Residents restless as 86% of buildings damaged, 101 dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfire: Residents restless as 86% of buildings damaged, 101 dead

India Today  

A week after a wildfire ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, traumatized Maui residents have grown weary from living off relief supplies while many are kept from inspecting their homes and still left awaiting news about their missing loved one. Mary Kerstulovich, a Maui real estate agent who has sought supplies and housing for evacuees, said there was finally a …

Ignored warnings, hubris, slow response fueled America’s deadliest wildfire in a century
1 year, 4 months ago

Ignored warnings, hubris, slow response fueled America’s deadliest wildfire in a century

LA Times  

A burned-out car lies in the driveway of charred apartment complex in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii. “If you have no scars, you may learn all at once.” Smoke blows across the slope of Haleakala volcano on Maui, Hawaii, as a fire burns in Maui’s upcountry region on Aug. 8. The ignition point of last week’s fire …

Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires

Associated Press  

Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames. “Nobody likes to turn the power off — it’s inconvenient — but any utility that has …

With 106 dead and 1,300 unaccounted for, Maui braces for more heartbreaking news
1 year, 4 months ago

With 106 dead and 1,300 unaccounted for, Maui braces for more heartbreaking news

LA Times  

Davilynn Severson, left, and Hano Ganer search for their belongings in the ashes of their family’s house in Lahaina, Hawaii. With 106 people confirmed dead and about 1,300 still unaccounted for, Maui braced for more heartbreaking losses as officials continued to search for fire victims. Maui County Fire Chief Bradford Ventura said helicopters would fly along the fire’s perimeter, which …

Maui wildfire survivors decry lack of warnings as death toll rises
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfire survivors decry lack of warnings as death toll rises

Al Jazeera  

Some residents refuse to vacate towns burned down to the ground, citing fear that they will not be able to return. “We are really focused, as far as I’m concerned, on the need for rescue, and, sadly, the location of more bodies.” The Lahaina safety zone has been updated from the northernmost boundary at Wahikuli Wayside Park to the southernmost …

Hawaii wildfire death count nears 100; Maui island completely destroyed
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfire death count nears 100; Maui island completely destroyed

India Today  

The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century was expected to cross the 100-mark Sunday, fueling criticism that an inadequate official response contributed to the heavy loss of life. When asked Sunday why none of the island’s sirens had been activated, Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono said she would wait for the results of …

Hawaii's deadly wildfire: what we know
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii's deadly wildfire: what we know

The Hindu  

The terrifying wildfire that destroyed a historic Hawaiian town seems to have caught many occupants unaware. Over the following hours the fire spread, and near midnight, Maui County was warning all people living in West Maui to stay where they were, unless ordered to evacuate. "The rural land to the east of Lahaina was once intensely managed plantations, with irrigation …

Maui fires knocked out phones, cutting off ability of local ‘coconut wireless’ neighbour network to warn of dangers
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui fires knocked out phones, cutting off ability of local ‘coconut wireless’ neighbour network to warn of dangers

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Earlier this week, rapidly moving wildfires knocked out phone service on Maui, preventing the usual …

Hawaii's governor orders review as Maui fires become deadliest in modern U.S. history
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii's governor orders review as Maui fires become deadliest in modern U.S. history

NPR  

Hawaii's governor orders review as Maui fires become deadliest in modern U.S. history Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Hawaii Gov. toggle caption Sebastien Vuagnat/AFP via Getty Images Green also gave new details about the fires that burned on Maui last Tuesday. Enlarge this image toggle caption Paula Ramon/AFP …

Why the Maui Fire Is So Shocking
54 years, 11 months ago

Why the Maui Fire Is So Shocking

Slate  

As wildfires have devastated the western United States in recent years, casual observers have become familiar with a new term: “wildland urban interface,” or the transition zone between human settlement and unoccupied land. After studying three California cities devastated by wildfires, Santa Rosa, Ventura, and Paradise, researchers concluded that “state and local land use policies, coupled with the state’s housing …

Maui’s top emergency officials were off island as wildfires hit Lahaina
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui’s top emergency officials were off island as wildfires hit Lahaina

Raw Story  

This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat. Maui’s fire chief, Bradford Ventura, said in that press briefing that the fire reached Lahaina so quickly that residents of the first neighborhood it hit “were basically self-evacuating with fairly little notice.” “The fire that day was so quick, it moved so quickly, that from where it started in the brush …

Wildfires destroy Hawaii's Lahaina town, 36 killed & several injured. Devastating images emerge
1 year, 4 months ago

Wildfires destroy Hawaii's Lahaina town, 36 killed & several injured. Devastating images emerge

Hindustan Times  

A huge wildfire ravaged the town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, killing at least 36 people and injuring many more. Martin stated, “It’s definitely one of the more challenging days for our island given that it’s multiple fires, multiple evacuations in different district areas.” “This is so unprecedented. The former president also shared a community …

Wildfires destroy Hawaii's Lahaina town, 36 killed & several injured. Devastating images emerge
1 year, 4 months ago

Wildfires destroy Hawaii's Lahaina town, 36 killed & several injured. Devastating images emerge

Hindustan Times  

A huge wildfire ravaged the town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, killing at least 36 people and injuring many more. Martin stated, “It’s definitely one of the more challenging days for our island given that it’s multiple fires, multiple evacuations in different district areas.” “This is so unprecedented. The former president also shared a community …

Record wildfire burns amid drought on Hawaii’s Big Island
3 years, 4 months ago

Record wildfire burns amid drought on Hawaii’s Big Island

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Firefighters gained more control over a wildfire in Hawaii that forced thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend and destroyed at least two homes on the Big Island, but officials warned that strong winds will return on Tuesday, raising the danger again. “It’s the biggest we’ve ever had on this island,” Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth said …

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