2023-08-25 07:15:07
The group failed to switch off the power grid, although the weather agency had previously issued a “red flag” warning for the Hawaiian island chain due to the high risk of fire, favored by drought, high temperatures and strong winds.
The district also accuses the company of poorly maintaining and neglecting power poles and other facilities. According to a statement, falling power cables set dry vegetation on fire, triggering the fire.
Almost two weeks after the devastating fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US President Biden visited the destroyed places:
On the island of Maui, he spoke to those affected and announced long-term help.
22.08.2023 | 00:19 min
The Maui fires destroyed more than 2,200 buildings and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in property damage. The district is seeking damages in an undisclosed amount. There are already complaints from local residents against the company.
The bush and forest fires broke out in several places on Maui and the neighboring island of Hawaii on August 8th. Measured by the number of victims, these were the most serious fires in the USA for more than 100 years. At least 115 people lost their lives in the almost completely destroyed city of Lahaina. Helpers continue to search the burned-out buildings with corpse-sniffing dogs, and the number of victims is likely to increase.
Inferno in Hawaii: how did the tragedy happen?
How did the severe forest fires in Hawaii come about in the first place?
16.08.2023 | 06:17 min
In California, local energy suppliers were sued after huge wildfires. The company PG&E had pleaded guilty to a devastating forest fire in the village of Paradise in 2020 that killed over 80 people. More than 13,000 houses burned down there in November 2018. The fire was attributed to defective power lines. Strong winds helped the flames spread quickly.
The group had to pay billions in fines and compensation. In extreme weather conditions with an increased risk of fire, the power is now switched off more frequently as a precaution.
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