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In deadly Maui wildfires, communication failed. Chaos overtook Lahaina along with the flames
1 year, 4 months ago

In deadly Maui wildfires, communication failed. Chaos overtook Lahaina along with the flames

Associated Press  

WAILUKU, Hawaii — In the hours before a wildfire engulfed the town of Lahaina, Maui County officials failed to activate sirens that would have warned the entire population of the approaching flames and instead relied on a series of sometimes confusing social media posts that reached a much smaller audience. “My Department is committed to understanding the decisions that were …

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In deadly Maui wildfires, communication failed. Chaos overtook Lahaina along with the flames
1 year, 4 months ago

In deadly Maui wildfires, communication failed. Chaos overtook Lahaina along with the flames

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But while the Lahaina fire was …

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Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires

CNN  

CNN — Lahaina resident Cole Millington, his dog and a go bag at his side, was already behind the wheel of his truck late Tuesday afternoon when an emergency alert appeared on his phone. “We have tsunami warnings that I think should have been utilized… So many of us … felt like we had absolutely no warning.” In fact, the …

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Maui wildfires kill at least 80 people, and the race to find survivors is grim as countless residents in torched areas remain missing
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfires kill at least 80 people, and the race to find survivors is grim as countless residents in torched areas remain missing

CNN  

CNN — At least 80 people have been killed in Maui’s wildfires, officials said late Friday, as search efforts for survivors are ongoing and many remain missing. “Please consider bringing those people into your lives.” • Fires have burned for days: As of Thursday, the four largest fires still were active in Maui County, Fire Chief Bradford Ventura said. “And …

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Hawaii wildfires burn Maui to the ground, 36 dead, over 270 structures damaged
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfires burn Maui to the ground, 36 dead, over 270 structures damaged

India Today  

A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island of Maui in darkness on Wednesday, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames. Flyovers of the coastal town of Lahaina by U.S. Civil Air Patrol and the Maui Fire Department showed the extent of the loss, said …

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Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town
1 year, 4 months ago

Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town

Associated Press  

KAHULUI, Hawaii — A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island of Maui in darkness Wednesday, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames. County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said in a phone interview early Wednesday fire was widespread in Lahaina, including Front Street, an …

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‘A scar on the face of Maui’: Lahaina is gutted; fatalities expected to multiply
1 year, 4 months ago

‘A scar on the face of Maui’: Lahaina is gutted; fatalities expected to multiply

LA Times  

At least 53 people have died, dozens have been injured and hundreds of structures have been destroyed as fires have torn through Maui this week, forcing thousands to flee their homes and reducing much of the historic town of Lahaina to ash. Maui County officials said Thursday afternoon that at least 53 had died in the Lahaina fire, and the …

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Hyundai Expects to Cross Yearly Domestic Growth Threshold by August
4 years, 3 months ago

Hyundai Expects to Cross Yearly Domestic Growth Threshold by August

News 18  

Healthy off-take in the up-country market segment along with robust response for new offerings has reinforced India’s image as one of the most attractive markets for automobile major Hyundai. In a conversation with IANS, HMIL’s Director Sales and Marketing Tarun Garg cited the healthy response for SUV Creta along with initiatives like car subscription and ‘Click-to-Buy’ as a trigger for …

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