Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he has ordered a comprehensive review to understand the actions taken before, during and after last week’s wildfires on Maui.
In a 9-minute audio released Sunday, the governor said more than 2,700 structures were destroyed in and around the historic town of Lahaina. The death toll remains at 93 but “I do expect the numbers to rise.” He said 35 additional members of an Urban Search and Rescue team are arriving – along with 20 dogs to help pick through the rubble.
In ordering the review, Green said, “There is a lot to share. There is a lot of information that people want. And to that end, I’ve authorized a comprehensive review of what happened in the early hours of the fire and hours thereafter.”
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