Four years ago, the utility said it needed to do more to prevent its power lines from emitting sparks. It made little progress, focusing on a shift to clean energy.
Wildfire wreckage in the Maui town of Lahaina. The fire’s cause hasn’t been determined, but evidence suggests the utility’s equipment was involved.
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