The utility now faces several suits alleging it’s to blame for the devastation.
Maui County filed suit against Hawaiian Electric for allegedly sparking the deadly blazes this month.a science reporter covering the environment, climate, and energy with a decade of experience. She is also the host of the Hell or High Water podcast.Downed power lines block a road as people feed chickens outside a burnt home in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii, on August 11th, 2023.
The utility “acted negligently by failing to power down their electrical equipment despite a National Weather Service Red Flag Warning” on August 7th,
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hawaiian Electric calls Maui county's wildfire lawsuit 'irresponsible' By ReutersHawaiian Electric calls Maui county's wildfire lawsuit 'irresponsible'
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric points finger at Maui County over devastating wildfires, stock jumps 40%Hawaiian Electric said power lines toppled by high winds likely caused the morning fire in Lahaina but electricity was off when a second fire occurred.
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric denies tampering with Maui wildfires evidenceThe state's largest utility company, is also facing lawsuits from Lahaina residents as well as one from shareholders.
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric Stock Surges After Pushing Back on Maui Wildfire AllegationsThe company said it believes a lawsuit from Maui County that it acted negligently before deadly wildfires on the island is “factually and legally...
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric Stock Surges After Pushing Back on Maui Wildfire AllegationsThe company says it believes a lawsuit from Maui County that it acted negligently before deadly wildfires on the island is 'factually and legally...
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric says power lines were 'de-energized' hours before Maui wildfireMaui County alleged in a lawsuit filed Thursday that Hawaiian Electric was negligent because it failed to power down its equipment despite the weather conditions and warnings.
Read more »