850 people are still missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
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At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
At least 114 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after the wildfires this month in Hawaii, but there's also concern about how the fires will affect the coral reefs around Maui. Elizabeth Pickett, co-executive director of the Hawaii Wildlife Management Organization, joined CBS News to talk about the water pollution borne from the fire.
The fires that devastated Maui this month appear to be an example of a "compound disaster," meaning multiple factors were at play, according to reporting in The Washington Post. Global weather writer Scott Dance, the author of The Washington Post report, joined CBS News to discuss what some of those factors were.
President Biden is expected to meet survivors and survey damage when he and first lady Jill Biden visit the burned ruins of Maui Monday. At least 114 people were killed and hundreds remain missing after wildfires torched the Hawaiian island earlier this month. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tells "Face the Nation" that the failure of the now-resigned Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator was "utterly unsatisfactory, to the world." "Of course, as a person, as a father, as a doctor, I wish all the sirens went off," Green said.
Hawaii officials said Monday that 850 people are still missing in the wake of Maui wildfires.
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As Maui still recovers from devastating wildfires and the southwestern U.S. prepares for a rare tropical storm, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation" that the agency is watching its disaster relief fund "very closely" ahead of hurricane season.
FEMA is expected to run out of funds as it responds to the Maui wildfires and the potential effects of Hurricane Hilary, the agency's leader said.
More than 1,000 people remain missing on Maui 11 days after deadly wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina. The Attorney General has announced an investigation into Maui County's disaster response. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Lahaina.
The island's emergency chief resigned last week after facing criticism for not sounding warning sirens to alert residents to evacuate.
Several hundred federal search and rescue personnel are using dozens of cadaver dogs to comb the Lahaina burn area for human remains.
The death toll in Maui has risen to 114. Meanwhile, a resident criticized an official's decision to not sound emergency sirens as the flames spread. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
A local boat captain in Lahaina is being hailed as a hero after she rescued two children from wildfires. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the captain's story and gives an update on search and recovery efforts across Maui.
The heavily-criticized head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned. Herman Andaya cited health reasons for stepping down a day after he rejected criticism for not activating warning sirens as the wildfire swept into Lahaina. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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."
The ATF is mainly a law enforcement entity, but fire investigators in the bureau often help local entities determine how wildfires started.
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.
Bad actors are seeking donations through phone calls and direct messages, claiming to help support victims of the Maui wildfires.
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Survivors of the Maui wildfires shared their harrowing stories.
Even the water offered no sanctuary as pockets of fire emerged, creating a surreal and terrifying ordeal for those trying to flee.
Hawaii officials say three wildfires have destroyed more than 3,000 acres on the island of Maui. Some residents say they've been receiving calls from wealthy real estate investors and developers who are trying to purchase their fire-ravaged land. But as CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports -- Maui is not for sale.
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