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disaster-response1 year ago

"Insights from Maui Police Report on Lahaina Fire Response and Recommendations"

The Maui Police Department released a preliminary after-action report detailing its response to the Aug. 8 wildfires, which led to the deaths of at least 100 people in Lahaina. The report includes 32 recommendations for improvement and reveals challenges faced by officers, including communication and equipment issues. The report also provides the locations of where the victims were found and highlights the chaotic situation officers navigated during the fires. The department is working on implementing the recommendations and plans to complete the final after-action report in six to 12 months.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|
#after-action-report#disaster-response#emergency-response
us1 year ago

"Final Victim of Lahaina Wildfire Identified, Honoring Legacies of 100 Victims"

The last known victim of the Lahaina wildfire in Hawaii has been identified, bringing the total to 100 fatalities. Among those lost were individuals of all ages, including a beloved aunt, a musician and father, a 7-year-old boy, and a grandfather. The identification of the 100th victim marked a somber conclusion to the task of identifying those who perished in the blaze, with three people still unaccounted for.

via The New York Times|
#hawaii#lahaina-fire#maui
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Outcome: Woman Escaping Lahaina Fire Dies After Weeks in Burn Unit

A woman who escaped the Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending over seven weeks in an Oahu burn unit. Laurie Allen, who suffered third-degree burns to 73% of her body, passed away at the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu. She was among at least 98 people killed by the catastrophic Lahaina fire, making it the deadliest fire in the U.S. in over a century.

via Hawaii News Now|
#burn-unit#death#escape
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Maui Fire List Shrinks as Green Hopes for Accountability"

Governor Josh Green hopes that the number of people unaccounted for from the Lahaina fire in Maui, currently at 388, will drop below 50 when a new list is released. The death toll from the wildfire has reached 115, and Green expects the number of missing individuals to be in the lower double digits. While it is not much consolation, it is a relief that the number is not as high as initially projected.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#death-toll#governor-josh-green#lahaina-fire
tragedy2 years ago

"Maui Police Identify 3 Additional Victims in Lahaina Fire Tragedy"

Maui police have released the identities of three more victims of the Lahaina fire, bringing the total confirmed deaths to 115. Recovery efforts have now shifted to locating and identifying victims from fragments and ash, as the remaining remains are unlikely to be recognizable. Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for, leaving uncertainty about the final number of fire fatalities. The focus is now on developing methods to identify bodies that have been exposed to high temperatures for extended periods, potentially through DNA sampling.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#lahaina-fire#maui-police#recovery-efforts
human-interest2 years ago

Honoring the Victims: Reflecting on the Tragedy of the Lahaina Fire

A memorial has been built at Maui County's Kelawea Mauka Makai Park to remember the victims of the deadly Lahaina fire, including 7-year-old Tony Takafua and 15-year-old Keyiro Fuentes. Led by Kiley Adolpho, a third-grade teacher, the memorial aims to honor the young lives lost and show support for their families. The community has also set up a memorial along the Lahaina Bypass with crosses for each person who died and yellow ribbons for the missing. The search for remains continues, with more children expected to be among the victims.

via Maui Now|
#community-support#human-interest#lahaina-fire
environment2 years ago

"Urgent Measures Taken to Prevent Toxic Ash Contamination in Lahaina Fire Aftermath"

Officials and environmentalists in Hawaii are working to protect nearshore waters off Lahaina from becoming polluted with fire-related runoff as showers are forecasted for early next week. Efforts include deploying a glue-like substance to keep ash in place and implementing pollution control measures. There are concerns that rain mixing with ash from the fire could create a toxic soup that could harm marine life. Additionally, residents in Upcountry Maui are bracing for the increased risk of mudslides due to the fire.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|
#environment#lahaina-fire#mudslides
natural-disasters2 years ago

Maui Fire Tragedy: Death Toll Rises, Relief Efforts Begin

The death toll from the Lahaina fire in Maui has risen to 114, with 78% of the burn area searched. The Maui Fire Department reported that the fire is now 90% contained after burning 2,168 acres and over 2,000 structures. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has deployed over 1,000 responders to assist with the disaster and has provided over $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households. President Joe Biden has authorized increased federal funding for emergency work in Hawaii. The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Disaster Business Recovery Center for affected residents to seek financial assistance.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#death-toll#disaster-assistance#fema
disasters2 years ago

Maui Disaster Response and Recovery Update: Gov. Green and Officials Provide Insights

The death toll from the Lahaina fire in Maui has risen to 89, making it the deadliest fire in the U.S. in recent years. Only 3% of the burned area has been searched so far, and the number of casualties is expected to increase. The fire, which was fast-moving and grass-fed, outpaced the efforts of firefighters in the early hours. An investigation into the fire is ongoing, and government officials provided updates on the search effort, aid for displaced residents, and the origins of the fire.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#death-toll#disaster-response#disasters