Maui emergency chief resigns following criticism of wildfire response
When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
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When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
Herman Andaya, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, resigned Thursday a day after he defended his decision not to activate the warning sirens as wildfires burned down portions of the island. The resignation comes as officials continue their search for victims. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more from Maui.
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