ATF cites power line as cause of deadly Maui wildfire: Report
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SUMMARY
The deadly August 2023 wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, which claimed the lives of at least 102 people, was officially determined to have been caused by broken power lines, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) confirmed Wednesday. The fire, now classified as accidental, was ignited by sparks from downed power lines, which reignited embers from an earlier blaze. Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura highlighted the cause during a press conference, explaining that re-energized power lines had sparked unmaintained vegetation. The wildfire became the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century, causing widespread devastation. In related news, victims of the wildfire reached a $4 billion settlement agreement in August, seeking to resolve all claims from the disaster. The settlement prohibits insurers from pursuing separate claims against defendants receiving funds from the agreement.
