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Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence

2023-08-25 08:47
The energy firm is accused of not turning off electric equipment in high winds and dry conditions.
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence

Maui County is suing energy firm Hawaiian Electric, saying it failed to turn off electric equipment before wildfires started on the island.

If power lines had been switched off during exceptionally high winds and dry conditions, the destruction could have been avoided, the lawsuit said.

The...