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Hawaii Attorney General Subpoenas Maui Departments in Wildfire Probe

The Hawaii Attorney General's Office has issued subpoenas to the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the County of Maui Department of Public Works, and the County of Maui Department of Water Supply as part of an investigation into the deadly wildfires that occurred in August. The subpoenas aim to gather critical facts and facilitate a comprehensive scientific analysis of how the fire incident unfolded. The wildfires resulted in significant loss of life, destruction of buildings, and extensive damage, prompting questions about accountability and prevention measures. The investigation seeks to determine the facts and develop new policies and procedures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.