After Maui, Hawaii lawmakers budget funds for firefighting equipment and a state fire marshal
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers on Wednesday appropriated funds for more firefighting equipment and a state fire marshal after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century ripped through the historic Maui town of Lahaina and exposed shortcomings in the state’s readiness for such flames.
The House and Senate passed the measures during their first legislative session since the Aug. 8 wildfire killed 101 people. They now go to Gov. Josh Green for his consideration.
Climate change has been boosting drought in Hawaii, drying the archipelago’s vegetation and increasing the risks of destructive blazes. Wildfires were once rare in Hawaii but they have grown in frequency in recent years.
Last year, just months after the Maui blaze, a wildfire burned a large part of the Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Honolulu.
Related articles
WNBA upgrades foul on Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter, fines Angel Reese for no postgame interview
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA on Sunday upgraded Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul against Indiana2024-06-03Katie Holmes exudes boho chic as she layers up in a loose
Katie Holmes exuded boho chic while stepping out in New York City on Friday afternoon.The 45-year-ol2024-06-03Beijing parks present 109 cultural events for Spring Festival holiday
Parks across Beijing have staged 109 cultural events for the ongoing eight-day Spring Festival holid2024-06-03Lod, Jeong rally Minnesota United to 2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Robin Lod scored the equalizer in the second half and notched an assist Sang-2024-06-03Simone Biles performs in front of her mom and NFL husband at Paris Olympics preparations
Simone Biles received an emotional reaction from her mom and NFL star husband Jonathan Owens at the2024-06-03Beijing parks present 109 cultural events for Spring Festival holiday
Parks across Beijing have staged 109 cultural events for the ongoing eight-day Spring Festival holid2024-06-03
atest comment