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GLOBALink | Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding

STORY: Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: MAUI, the United States CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 3. various of Lahaina 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 5. various of Lahaina STORYLINE: Just three minutes' drive from the historic seaside town of Lahaina, which was swallowed by wildfires on Aug. 8, an unofficial hub was set up in the garage of Alex Freeman's house, offering food and necessities to people in need. Those who escaped the deadly flames are flocking here to drop off relief supplies. Those who lost everything in the fires are coming here to pick them up. The supplies range from water, canned food, diapers, paper towels, hygiene products, dog and cat food, to medicines, gas, fans and air conditioners. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor "Most of the supplies are coming from local pe

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