US President Biden to Visit Wildfire-Hit Maui

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  • President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's visit to wildfire-hit Maui to assess the situation and engage with officials and survivors.
  • Over 100 casualties reported from the Hawaiian island due to the fires; concerns of the death toll doubling in the near future.
  • State Governor Josh Green emphasizes the importance of DNA samples for identifying missing individuals.
  • Past incidents like the Grenfell Tower fire and 9/11 highlight the challenges of recovering and rebuilding after large-scale disasters.


President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are set to travel to Maori in Hawaii on Monday to meet with first responders, survivors, and officials in the aftermath of deadly wildfires that ravaged the island. The visit aims to assess the impact of the wildfires, discuss recovery efforts, and address the loss of life and land.


More than 100 casualties have been reported from the Hawaiian island due to the fires, with concerns that the death toll could rise significantly in the coming days. State Governor Josh Green shared additional information about ongoing recovery work, urging individuals with missing family members to provide DNA samples for identification purposes.


As Maui grapples with the challenge of rebuilding and recovery, the uncertainty of finding all the missing individuals remains, exemplified by past tragedies such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the 9/11 attacks.

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