Last Updated: August 18, 2023, 11:35 IST
Destroyed property is seen, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii, following a deadly wildfire that caused heavy damage days earlier. (AP Photo)
Hawaii Wildfire: Maui County Emergency Management administrator resigns amid criticism over wildfire response. Biden pledges support to victims
Maui County Emergency Management administrator Herman Andaya, criticised by local residents and media over the island’s response to the deadly wildfires that killed at least 111 people, resigned on Thursday, officials said. A statement from Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen cited health reasons. “Given the gravity of the crisis we are facing, my team and I will be placing someone in this key position as quickly as possible and I look forward to making that announcement soon,” Bissen said.
The resignation takes place one day after Andaya made his first appearance in a press conference, which came more than a week after the catastrophe destroyed or damaged…