Hawaii warned of 'tinderbox' threat
Daily Mirror UK|August 14, 2023
'No cash for fire plan' as toll hits 93.
CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN
Hawaii warned of 'tinderbox' threat

THE Hawaiian wildfires death toll rose to 93 as it emerged officials were warned the island of Maui was a tinderbox years ago.

In 2014, the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organisation called for action to protect historic Lahaina, a town that was razed in last week's fires.

The report called for the thinning of vegetation and better wildfire-response capabilities but insufficient action was taken due to lack of cash.

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