Maui officials push back on some details in Hawaii attorney general report on deadly wildfire
by The Independent
The Independent— Maui County officials are pushing back and offering clarifications after the Hawaii attorney general's office released a report that flagged communications issues in the response to the deadly August wildfire
Honolulu Star-Advertiser—On Politics: Detailed report on Maui wildfires has somber lessons for all, underscoring preparedness. The Hawaii attorney general’s new report on Lahaina’s tragic August fire goes into the minute details of the fire and the official response as Maui’s outstanding firefighters battled the blaze.
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