Maui police call Hawaiian Electric to shut off power during fire

At least 99 people died when an inferno destroyed the town of the Lahaina in the deadliest wildfire in modern US history.

Through first-hand accounts, as well as police bodycam footage and recordings, a BBC investigation reveals why it was so hard to escape - and uncovers mistakes from authorities.

The BBC obtained audio of a conversation between Maui police and Hawaiian Electric in which the power company confirms that power has been turned off in the town of Laihana.

10 November 2023

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