Investigation into deadly Maui wildfire focuses on overgrown gully and Hawaiian Electric's maintenance practices
- The wildfire in Maui killed at least 97 people and destroyed over 2,000 buildings, making it one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history.
- Investigators believe smoldering embers in an overgrown gully beneath Hawaiian Electric power lines may have reignited the fire hours after it was initially contained.
- Hawaiian Electric is facing scrutiny and lawsuits for failing to properly maintain vegetation near its infrastructure in high fire risk areas.
- Congressional hearings questioned Hawaiian Electric's protocols and decision not to preemptively shut off power lines despite high wind warnings.
- Authorities are gradually reopening more of the burn zone to displaced residents, while also pushing to restart tourism on Maui.
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