Report finds ‘no evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings

A report on the 2023 Maui wildfire that killed 102 people found “no evidence” that Hawaii officials prepared for the disaster despite advance warnings. The National Weather Service alerted fire managers about critical fire weather conditions days before the incident. However, key agencies failed to develop plans for dealing with the severe wildfire risk, such as increasing staff, positioning emergency vehicles, or planning evacuations. The lack of preparation hindered evacuation efforts in Lahaina before it burned.READ FULL