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US-FIRE-HAWAII Burned cars and destroyed buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Paula RAMON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [August 11] instead of [August 10]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PAULA RAMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Maui Wildfire Survivors Claim Authorities Blocked Only Road Out

Residents who survived the tragic Maui wildfires stated that authorities were blocking the only road out.

Governor of Hawaii Josh Green speaks during a press conference about the destruction of historic Lahaina and the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui in Wailuku, Hawaii on August 10, 2023. A terrifying wildfire that left a historic Hawaiian town in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Hawaii Governor Warns Against Land Grabs From Opportunists

Hawaii Governor Josh Green says he is considering pausing land purchases after residents report being contacted by realtors offering cash for destroyed property.

US-POLITICS-FIRE-MAUI-BIDEN US President Joe Biden speaks during a community engagement event at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden Compares Deadly Maui Fires To Almost Losing His Corvette

President Joe Biden is under fire after making a “joke” and comparing one of the deadliest United States Wildfire tragedies to almost losing his corvette and his cat.

TOPSHOT - An aerial image taken on August 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes, buildings, and the harbor area burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii. At least 36 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire turned Lahaina to ashes, officials said August 9, as visitors asked to leave the island of Maui found themselves stranded at the airport. The fires began burning early August 8, scorching thousands of acres and putting homes, businesses and 35,000 lives at risk on Maui, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said in a statement. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Maui Emergency Management Administrator Resigns

The administrator of Maui’s Emergency Management agency, who decided not to sound the emergency sirens, resigned on Thursday citing health reasons.

Downed power lines block a road as people feed chickens outside a burnt home in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 67 people, authorities said on August 11, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Maui Wildfires May Have Been Caused By Downed Power Lines

Downed power lines may have sparked the wildfires that have ravaged across the Hawaiian island of Maui, otherwise known as one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history.

The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit The National Memorial Arboretum ALREWAS, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the dedication service for the National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism at the National Memorial Arboretum on May 17, 2018 in Alrewas, England. (Photo by Paul Ellis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

King Charles, Camilla Sent Letter To Biden Regarding Maui Fires

King Charles III and Queen Camilla sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing how they are “utterly horrified” about the tragedy going on in Maui, Hawaii.