The cause of the Maui wildfires remains under investigation.
Hawaiian Electric's credit rating and warned of potential additional downgrades in the coming months, citing the class-action litigation.
"As has always been our policy, we don't comment on pending litigation. Our immediate focus is on supporting emergency response efforts on Maui and restoring power for our customers and communities as quickly as possible," Kelly said. "At this early stage, the cause of the fire has not been determined and we will work with the state and county as they conduct their review."
"We all believe it's important to understand what happened," Kimura said. "And we all believe it's important to make sure this doesn't happen again."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hawaiian Electric shares drop 30% on concern about potential liability from Maui wildfiresA class-action lawsuit alleges the destruction 'could have been avoided' if the Hawaiian Electric hut down power before the high winds hit.
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric utility stock plunges 49% after devastating Maui firesHawaiian Electric utility company sees its stock price plunge 49% after devastating Maui fires
Read more »
Hawaiian Electric shares tumble as utility faces scrutiny amid deadly Maui wildfiresHawaiian Electric is under scrutiny for not shutting off the power during a windstorm four days before racing wildfires swept through the Maui town of Lahaina.
Read more »
Hawaiian community in Alaska organizes relief for Maui fire victimsTasha Kahele started making calls last week, and by the weekend, collected 60,000 pounds of items to donate.
Read more »
Maui officials confirm identities of 3 wildfire victims as FEMA, Hawaiian agencies continue searches, give aidFederal and state officials confirmed in a briefing Tuesday that three people have been identified from the wildfire that devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Read more »
How to Help Hawaiian Islanders Affected by Maui's WildfiresA devastating wildfire has destroyed large portions of the Hawaiian island of Maui, including the historic town of Lahaina. Here's how you can help residents right now.
Read more »