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Hawaiian Electric Denies Causing Lahaina Fire - WSJ

Updated Aug. 28, 2023 4:18 pm ET

Hawaiian Electric said Monday that its power lines weren’t responsible for the wildfire that destroyed the town of Lahaina, killing at least 115 people, and blamed Maui County firefighters for an inadequate response.

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