ILEA001615797: Hawaii wildfires death toll climbs, residents slam gov't response

Maui residents grapple with wildfire devastation

STORY: Maui residents grapple with wildfire devastation DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: MAUI, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Maui 2. STANDUP: (English) TAN JINGJING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP: (English) TAN JINGJING, Xinhua correspondent "Behind me is the historic seaside town of Lahaina, in Maui Island. This is home to about 13,000 people. Since Maui wildfires engulfed the whole area since Aug. 8, Lahaina has been a scene of charred devastation. Block after block of blackened wreckage and ash. Many homes, apartments, restaurants, shops and art galleries that populated this historic Hawaiian community have now been burned down to their foundations. In and around Lahaina, there is still a strong smell of smoldering debris and chemicals in the air. Local people have now set up relief centers to distribute food, water, diapers, ice, and other supplies to the survivors. The death toll from the Maui wildfires right now climbed to 115 as of Monday, ac

Death toll from Hawaii wildfires up to 114 as search for victims continues

STORY: Death toll from Hawaii wildfires up to 114 as search for victims continues DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hawaii Governor Josh Green delivering speech (courtesy of Office of the Governor of Hawaii) 2. various of Biden departing the White House (August 17, 2023) STORYLINE: The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the U.S. state of Hawaii reached 114 on Friday while more than 60 percent of the disaster area has been searched, authorities said. The Maui Police Department confirmed in an update that the total number of fatalities in the deadly wildfires has increased to 114, up from Thursday's 111. In a televised speech, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that the number of lives lost in the disaster is "expected to increase each day" as the search for victims continues. "The scope of devastation on Maui is difficult to express in words," said the governor, noting that more than 2,200 buildings have been destroyed and ano

Maui emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons

STORY: Maui emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Herman Andaya speaking to the press in Maui STORYLINE: Herman Andaya, the administrator of Maui Emergency Management Agency, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons, according to the official Facebook page of Maui County. The county's Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation. "Given the gravity of the crisis we are facing, my team and I will be placing someone in this key position as quickly as possible and I look forward to making that announcement soon," Bissen said. The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the U.S. state of Hawaii reached 110 on Wednesday. In Maui, it's not difficult to spot one of the 80 green siren towers used to alert residents in times of danger, which are tested monthly. However, the robust emergency siren warning system simply sat silent during the deadly wildfires. Xinhua News Agency corresp

Death toll from Hawaii wildfires up to 110

STORY: Death toll from Hawaii wildfires up to 110 DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a helicopter performing aerial water bucket drops on Maui (courtesy of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources) 2. various of houses destroyed in the wildfire (courtesy of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources) STORYLINE: The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the U.S. state of Hawaii reached 110 on Wednesday, Hawaii governor Josh Green said. "Every day we are a little bit more heartbroken because we do have to report that more of our loved ones have been confirmed lost and deceased," said Green at a press conference. The governor added that about 38 percent of the burned area has been searched. Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said on Tuesday that he hopes searchers will have covered 85 to 90 percent of the area by the weekend. The death toll was up from 106 a day before. The wildfire, which destroyed the historic town

Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history

STORY: Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) 3. various of Lahaina (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 4. various of aerial footage (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 5. pics of local people STORYLINE: The death toll from wildfires burning in Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii jumped to 93, according to the Maui County's website. The latest death toll has made the wildfire the deadliest one in more than a century in modern U.S. history. Deadly wildfires have nearly completely destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, a popular tourist spot and once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Reports said that thousands of people had been displaced, more than 2,200 structures had been destroyed. Despite the bad weather, questions have been raised about Hawaii

Death toll from U.S. Hawaii wildfire rises to 67

STORY: Death toll from U.S. Hawaii wildfire rises to 67 DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, the United States CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Maui 2. various of a convoy of buses evacuating visitors STORYLINE: The death toll from wildfires burning on Maui Island, the U.S. state of Hawaii, jumped to 67, Maui County officials said Friday. As firefighting efforts continue, 12 additional fatalities have been confirmed as of Friday afternoon amid the active Lahaina fire, which brings the death toll to 67 people, a press release issued by the authority said. Thirty-six fatalities were confirmed Wednesday, and another 19 were confirmed Thursday. "The Lahaina fire is not yet contained," it said. Early Friday, Maui County announced limited access into the restricted zone affected by the blaze and a curfew from local time 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily in historic Lahaina town. West Maui on Friday remained without power and water, and search crews were still searchin

Death toll expected to grow as wildfires devastate Hawaii's Maui

STORY: Death toll expected to grow as wildfires devastate Hawaii's Maui DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) 2. various of the aftermath STORYLINE: Local authorities said Thursday that at least 53 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, warning the death toll could grow even higher. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora were to blame for the deadly wildfires, destroying parts of Lahaina, a tourist spot on Maui Island. According to county officials, the wildfire that caused widespread damage in Lahaina town was reported to be 80 percent contained this morning after the fire department reported making progress in fighting the Lahaina fire and fires in Pulehu and Upcountry Maui. Officials said that the status of all three fires remained unchanged as of Thursday afternoon. U.S. President Joe Biden o

At least 6 killed by devastating wildfires in U.S. Hawaii

STORY: At least 6 killed by devastating wildfires in U.S. Hawaii DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press briefing STORYLINE: At least six people were killed by devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, authorities said on Wednesday. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said that six people have been confirmed dead as a result of the wildfires and search efforts are ongoing. More than 2,100 people stayed at four shelters in Maui overnight, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. The agency said firefighters were able to deploy helicopters Wednesday morning to assist ground forces with fire containment. Local news outlet Hawaii News Now reported that the wildfires are active and out of control, which means a full picture of the devastation hasn't yet come into view. At least 20 people sustained serious injuries, thousands of people have been displaced, and the county's emergency response i

U.S. announces additional arms aid for Ukraine worth 325 mln USD

STORY: U.S. announces additional arms aid for Ukraine worth 325 mln USD DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pentagon 2. various of Washington D.C. 3. various of the U.S. Air Force loading cargo bound for Ukraine (Jan. 13, 2023) 4. various of the U.S. Air Force loading palletized explosives bound for Ukraine (Aug. 9, 2022) STORYLINE: The United States on Wednesday announced an additional package of weapons for Ukraine worth 325 million U.S. dollars. According to a list from the Department of Defense (DoD), the new tranche of security assistance included additional ammunition for the U.S.-provided HIMARS, artillery rounds, anti-armor systems, over 9 million rounds of small arms ammunition, and four logistics support vehicles, among other items. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who received a delegation of authority from President Joe Biden to authorize the presidential drawdown of the weapons, said in a statement

Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches

STORY: Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of mountain areas impacted by winter storms in San Bernardino County 2. various of the flooded area in downtown Los Angeles STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden approved a state of emergency in California on Friday as the most populous state in the country continued to get slammed by another strong and menacing winter storm. Biden ordered federal assistance "to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on March 9, 2023, and continuing," according to a White House press release. The action will authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by

Hawaii wildfires death toll climbs, residents slam gov't response

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