US: At least six dead as wildfires ravage Hawaii
First Published: 10th August, 2023 7:56 IST
The mayor said search and rescue efforts are being carried out and warned that the number of people killed could increase as more information becomes available.
At least six people have been killed by wildfires in Hawaii, CNN reported citing Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr, as per ANI.
The mayor said search and rescue efforts are being carried out and warned that the number of people killed could increase as more information becomes available.
According to Bissen, at least six other people were injured. Richard Bissen Jr said three of the injured were burn related. A firefighter was also taken to the hospital and was undergoing treatment for smoke inhalation, CNN reported, as per ANI.
Bissen said many structures have been destroyed with several of them being burnt “to the ground.”
He said the officials and first responders’ main focus remains to “save lives and preserve lives,” according to CNN report. He further said that the secondary focus is to try to save property and added that both fire departments and objectives are working very hard to do. He said that the fire department is working in 24-hour shifts to contain the fire.
Meanwhile, crews with Hawaiian Electric have been urging people to be patient as they work to restore power to people impacted in West Maui and Upcountry, as per the news report.
Spokesperson Shayna Decken, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “We are all hands on deck in supporting and responding to Maui communities affected by the outages, active wildfires, and sustained high wind damage,” CNN reported.
Decken added, “Our focus right now is the safety of our communities, customers, and workforce and prioritizing power restoration to areas that our crews can safely access.”
As per the news report, approximately 12,400 customers remain without power in West Maui and crews are analysing the damage from the wildfire.
The crews have been working working to repair multiple downed poles and power lines in various areas. (ANI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam Shocker: Tiger Kills Man, Eats His Body Parts
22nd December 2024Live Assam: BPF Faces Severe Fund Crunch Ahead of BTC Elections
22nd December 2024Live BPF is facing severe fund crunch: Party chief Hagrama Mohilary
22nd December 2024Live HM Shah Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for 13 Development Projects Worth Rs 668.39 Cr in Tripura
22nd December 2024WE RECOMMEND
35 dead in bus-truck collision on highway in Southeastern Brazil
Thirteen people were also injured and taken to hospitals in the nearby city of Teofilo Otoni.
22nd December 2024“India will become growth engine of the world”: PM Modi in Kuwait
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation of Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
22nd December 20247 Indian nationals injured in Magdeburg Christmas market attack
Of these,three have been discharged from the hospital, while the Indian Mission is closely monitoring the condition of the remaining victims.
22nd December 2024Why China’s 22 Villages in Bhutan’s Territory Is a Worry for Northeast?
Satellite imagery have suggested that these 8 villages that are near Doklam are in strategic locations overlooking a valley.
20th December 2024Good News for Tea Industry and Tea Lovers, USFDA Declares Tea As A Healthy Drink
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), has recognised tea, along with water and coffee, as "healthy".
20th December 2024