Maui County has released audio of 911 calls from a deadly August wildfire in response to a public record request from The Associated Press.
FILE - A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 21, 2023. Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris. The hazardous materials, including oil, solvent and batteries, are being shipped to the West Coast while the U.S.
In one of the clips, a woman living at a group senior residence called Hale Mahaolu Eono called to ask for help as the fire burned close to the home. She was one of four people left at the facility without any cars, she told the dispatcher, as the flames pushed closer. As cinders rained around her, she tried to flag down people driving past to get a ride out while staying on the line with the dispatcher.
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