A congressional hearing seeks answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started or could have been prevented or mitigated.
Maui wildfiresOn Aug. 8, a series of deadly wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least"We must come to a complete understanding of how this disaster started to ensure Hawaii and other states are prepared to prevent and stop other deadly wildfires," the committee stated in a recent letter. "To that end, we seek a fuller understanding of the role, if any, of the electric infrastructure in this tragic event.
& CEO of Hawaiian Electric Shelee Kimura, Hawaii Public Utilities Commission chairman Leodoloff R. Asuncion, Jr., Chairman, and Chief Energy Officer of the Hawai'i State Energy Office Mark B. Glick are expected to be in attendance.The lawsuit alleges that Maui Electric Company, Limited, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., and Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
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