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law-enforcement1 year ago

"Maui Police Unveil 98-Page Report with 32 Recommendations After Deadly Lahaina Wildfire"

Maui police released a 98-page preliminary after-action report detailing 32 recommendations following the Lahaina wildfire, including the need for optional earpieces for communication during hazardous conditions and the possibility of a real-time crime center. The report also outlined the locations where victims were recovered and the establishment of a dedicated Cold Case Unit. The department's response to the wildfire was praised, and efforts to bring closure to families of the victims continue.

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.