Hawaiian Electric Company initiates West Maui Public Safety Power Shutoff due to high wildfire risks.
Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in West Maui today due to high wildfire risks from strong winds and dry conditions. The shutoff starts around noon and may last all day. Residents are urged to prepare for extended outages. A Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service is in effect for all Hawaiian Islands, advising against outdoor burning and highlighting the danger of rapidly spreading fires.
October 16, 2024
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