Three weeks since the deadliest modern U.S. wildfire began in Maui’s Lahaina. Hawaiian Electric recently responded to Maui county’s lawsuit, admitting power lines sparked the first fire in Maui, but not the second fire in Lahaina that has killed 115 officially and destroyed 2,000 structures.
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The White House has stated that President Biden did not hear the Maui wildfire question, prompting him to answer with “no comment.”
Read More White House Claims Biden Said ‘No Comment’ Because He Did Not Hear The Question![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)](https://www.oann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-1592920105-800x480.webp)
Residents who survived the tragic Maui wildfires stated that authorities were blocking the only road out.
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The president has returned to his vacation after visiting Maui on Monday, two weeks following the deadly wildfire that has officially claimed the lives of at least 115 people, including children.
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Hawaiian officials say that 850 individuals are still missing following the catastrophic Lahaina fires, according to data obtained by the FBI and local police as of Monday morning.
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This week has been filled with major headlines in the U.S. One America’s Rachel Acenas has more.
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