The Latest Breaking News from Herman Andaya

Maui wildfires – latest: Biden surveys devastation in Hawaii as residents grapple with historic loss

After facing criticism for his response to the disaster, the President met with officials and survivors in Maui on Monday

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Hawaii wildfires death toll rises to 114 as governor pledges to rebuild fire-ravaged Maui

The tragedy is America’s deadliest wildfire in the last century

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Maui’s wildfires death toll reaches 114 as emergency chief resigns amid criticism over sirens – latest

Officials chose not to sound outdoor alarms in Lahaina believing they would not have helped wildfire evacuations

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

First Thing: Georgia grand jurors’ details posted on rightwing sites

Sheriff’s office says investigators are working to pinpoint origin of threats. Plus, the former Russian minister who is now a trucker in Michigan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2023

Maui emergency services chief resigns after sirens criticism

Herman Andaya says he had no regrets about the agency’s failure to activate sirens during the deadly fire

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

Emergency services chief on Maui resigns. He faced criticism for not activating sirens during fire

The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned after facing criticism for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s deadly wildfires that killed at least 111 people

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Herman Andaya, citing unspecified health concerns, steps down a day after saying he has no regrets about not activating warning sirens as a fast-moving wildfire bore down on the seaside community of Lahaina.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

The embattled leader of Maui County's Emergency Management Agency has resigned

Herman Andaya has faced increasing scrutiny following last week's fires in Lahaina that killed more than 110 people. He's defended his decision not to activate emergency sirens as the town burned.

WEKU · Aug 18, 2023

Maui fires – live: Emergency chief quits over decision not to sound Hawaii sirens as wildfire spread

Investigations into the cause of the Maui wildfire blazes are underway

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023