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Maui resident describes fleeing devastating wildfires, says he wasn't told to evacuate

Name: Maui resident describes fleeing devastating wildfires, says he wasn't told to evacuate
Uploaded: 2023-08-11T07:08:10-0400
Duration: 4 min 59 s
Description: JD Hessemer, a Maui resident and co-owner of Kohola Brewery in Lahaina, said he had to make the difficult decision to evacuate without official guidance due to worsening conditions and a lack of power. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about widespread destruction on the island.

JD Hessemer, a Maui resident and co-owner of Kohola Brewery in Lahaina, said he had to make the difficult decision to evacuate without official guidance due to worsening conditions and a lack of power. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about widespread destruction on the island.