missing. around 850 people are still unaccounted for. we are hurting because not only have we lost our historical places and our homes, but we have lost our loved ones. reporter: and tonight there is new concern over how aware maui county officials were of the conditions on the ground august 8th, in part because of this interview mayor richard bissen gave to local staion kitv just after 6:00 p.m. i m happy to report that the road is open to and from lahaina. reporter: but by this point the fire had already spread into downtown lahaina. oh, my god, i can t see anything. we are surrounded by [bleep] fire. reporter: the mayor unaware that much of downtown was ablaze. and many residents were either caught in or were fleeing the flames. we have reports of structures, older buildings that have been burnt in lahaina. we actually our update is going to come in at about 7:00 p.m. reporter: and late to comprehend just how devastating the fires actually were. and we reached out
tonight, president biden on the ground on maui, meeting with local leaders and getting a first-hand look at the devastation that was left behind from that catastrophic wildfire. the president speaking just moments ago with this message after touring front street in downtown lahaina where so many died. the devastation s overwhelming. to date, 114 dead, hundreds of people unaccounted for. i know the feeling, as many of people in this town, this community, that hollow feeling you have in your chest like you re being sucked into a black hole wondering will i ever get by this. it s one thing to know, but it s quite another thing to have to wait to wonder whether your family member is going to be okay. bill weir is outfront
MAUI, Hawaii (AP) – Wildfires have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters. After […]
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has become the deadliest in the last ten years. so with that, we are here and we will continue to advise throughout recovery, and into you rebuilding throughout lahaina to ensure the resilience as part of the plan, that we talk about building codes along the way, and that we are also here for your firefighters stop we want to make sure the firefighters, their well being, both physically and that they have access to mental resources as needed as well. so we will continue to stay in touch with the chief and lead along in your recovery. thank you. mahalo, doctor moore merrill. at this time, us senator. aloha, everybody. we are here during a time of grieving and loss. as you see the number of