AG releases comprehensive timeline of Aug. 8-9 Lahaina wildfire : Maui Now [Video]

Aerial view of the Lahaina shows the aftermath of a wildfire that killed at least 101 and destroyed the former capital of Hawaiʻi. A comprehensive timeline of the events prior to, during and immediately after the Aug. 8-9 disaster was released Wednesday morning. (8.11.23) PC: Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources

A comprehensive timeline for the Aug. 8-9 Lahaina wildfire has been released by Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez. The Phase 1 report is the first of three to be completed as part of an independent investigation by the Fire Safety Research Institute.

“Responsible governance requires we look at what happened, and using an objective, science-based approach, identify how state and county governments responded. We will review what worked and what did not work and make improvements to prevent future disasters of this magnitude,” said Attorney General Lopez in a news release. “Today we are sharing the Lahaina Fire …

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