Kimura said Hawaiian Electric doesn’t have a program to shut off power to prevent wildfires. …
Kimura also noted that electricity plays a key role in providing water to Lahaina: “The electricity powers the pumps that provide the water, and so that was also a critical need during that time,” she said.
Hawaii wildfires: ATF team with electrical engineer investigating cause (cnbc.com)
The Maui Emergency Manager did not activate their “best in the nation” emergency alert system (he has resigned).
