Hawaii Regulators and Utility Company Knew of Fire Hazards, Yet Failed to Act – Report

A Hawaii electric utility company is facing scrutiny after one of the most devastating wildfires in American history caused more than 100 fatalities on the island of Maui…Hawaiian Electric discussed wildfire mitigation efforts after an unusually severe fire season in 2019, but instead opted to focus its efforts on a government-mandated shift to renewable energy, according to the Wall Street Journal…The company has made little progress in adopting fire prevention measures practiced in California — a state which has experienced devastating fires caused by power lines.