Rescuers are scrambling to search homes and cars in a fire-hit area in the US state of Hawaii after the worst wildfire in a century. At least 96 people have died, while about 1,300 people are missing.
On August 14, 2023, the BBC news agency reported that rescuers in the state of Hawaii Continue to search for houses and cars in the forest fire-affected areas. After the worst wildfire in a century At least 96 people have died, while about 1,300 people are missing.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Lahaina was hit hardest by the fire. The city has a population of about 12,000, and most are thought to have evacuated in time. Which until now rescuers are still working hard. It is expected from now on that there will be about 10-20 daily deaths per day and it is expected that it will take about 10 days from now to know the exact death toll.
Maui Police Chief Jeff Pelletier said only 3% of Lahaina’s fire damage had been so far inspected by officers with sniffer dogs. Stating that the search and rescue team of the Federal Emergency Management Agency A total of 10 search dogs were brought into the area. While several officers were dispatched from the Southern California Fire Department.
Previously Dean Criswell, Head of the Office of Emergency Management It said the situation was still extremely dangerous and it was not possible to estimate how long rescue and search operations would take. This is because dogs are limited in their ability to work in extreme heat conditions.
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2023-08-15 01:52:00
