Residents demand answers about Lahaina fire.
Lahaina residents demand answers from local government regarding fire response time
August 14, 2023 3:48 PM EDT
Lahaina residents are demanding answers from the local government regarding the response time to the devastating fire that swept through their community. The details of the Maui Fire Department's efforts to extinguish the fire remain unclear, leaving residents frustrated and seeking explanations.
According to Bobby Lee, president of the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, around 20 firefighters were in Lahaina but were unable to stop the fire. They faced ineffective fire hydrants and intense winds while battling the flames. Helicopters were not able to be used due to strong winds, further hindering the firefighting efforts. The Maui Fire Department's resources were stretched thin due to multiple fires on the island, possibly hampering their ability to effectively respond to the Lahaina fire.
Residents and visitors reported not hearing warning sirens or seeing fire trucks before the fire spread. The first fire engine company should arrive within four minutes of an alarm, according to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association. However, the Maui Fire Department does not meet these response time objectives defined in NFPA 1710. This delay in response time allowed the fire to quickly move from brush to the neighborhood, making it difficult to communicate warnings to residents.
Mandatory evacuation orders were in place for Lahaina residents, while tourists were told to shelter in place. However, the chaotic situation was exacerbated by downed power poles, which blocked important roads and added to the confusion and panic.
The impact and damage caused by the fire have been devastating. At least 2,700 structures have been destroyed, and the fire has caused billions of dollars in damage. Authorities have not allowed residents back into the burned areas due to safety concerns, leaving them frustrated and seeking answers about why they are unable to access their homes.
Tragically, the death toll from the wildfires has risen to at least 93, making it the deadliest wildfire in the US in over 100 years. The scale of the destruction and loss of life has only heightened the urgency for answers and accountability from the local government.
Residents are also questioning the Maui Fire Department's efforts and resources. The small staff and lack of off-road vehicles may have hindered their ability to effectively combat the fire. Firefighters also faced difficulties with fire hydrants that sputtered and ran dry, further impeding their efforts.
In the midst of this tragedy, tour boats have been used to deliver supplies to those still in Lahaina, highlighting the community's resilience and the need for immediate support.
Lahaina residents are demanding answers from the local government regarding the response time, communication issues, and the impact and damage caused by the fire. The Maui Fire Department's efforts and resources are being questioned, and residents are seeking explanations for the lack of warning systems and access to the burned areas. As the community begins to rebuild and recover, it is crucial that their concerns are addressed and solutions are put in place to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
How about if we really demand the answers to WHAT STARTED THE FIRE IN LAHAINA? And I don't mean the normal pablum bs the media is already spewing. What started it? #LahainaFires
— mannyoda (@mannyoda) August 14, 2023
People need to rise up and demand answers to what happened in LaHaina, what happened to Obamas Chef, demand treasonous Biden be impeached, defund the FBI, get rid of Mayorka and Garland.
— Julie (@Julie53885056) August 14, 2023
Residents and visitors reported not hearing warning sirens or seeing fire trucks before the fire spread. The first fire engine company should arrive within four minutes of an alarm, according to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association. However, the Maui Fire Department does not meet these response time objectives defined in NFPA 1710. This delay in response time allowed the fire to quickly move from brush to the neighborhood, making it difficult to communicate warnings to residents.
Mandatory evacuation orders were in place for Lahaina residents, while tourists were told to shelter in place. However, the chaotic situation was exacerbated by downed power poles, which blocked important roads and added to the confusion and panic.
The impact and damage caused by the fire have been devastating. At least 2,700 structures have been destroyed, and the fire has caused billions of dollars in damage. Authorities have not allowed residents back into the burned areas due to safety concerns, leaving them frustrated and seeking answers about why they are unable to access their homes.
State and local officials are facing mounting scrutiny over their response to the Maui wildfire that reduced the town of Lahaina to rubble https://t.co/IH6HNyAh2I
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 13, 2023
Tragically, the death toll from the wildfires has risen to at least 93, making it the deadliest wildfire in the US in over 100 years. The scale of the destruction and loss of life has only heightened the urgency for answers and accountability from the local government.
Residents are also questioning the Maui Fire Department's efforts and resources. The small staff and lack of off-road vehicles may have hindered their ability to effectively combat the fire. Firefighters also faced difficulties with fire hydrants that sputtered and ran dry, further impeding their efforts.
In the midst of this tragedy, tour boats have been used to deliver supplies to those still in Lahaina, highlighting the community's resilience and the need for immediate support.
Lahaina residents are demanding answers from the local government regarding the response time, communication issues, and the impact and damage caused by the fire. The Maui Fire Department's efforts and resources are being questioned, and residents are seeking explanations for the lack of warning systems and access to the burned areas. As the community begins to rebuild and recover, it is crucial that their concerns are addressed and solutions are put in place to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
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