Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company in wake of deadly wildfire, alleging it failed to shut off power

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Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday, alleging the utility negligently failed to cut off power during a period of high winds and dry conditions that fueled a deadly wildfire.

sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday, saying the power company negligently failed to shut off power the during high winds and dry conditions that fueled the wildfire that tore through Lahaina.

According to the lawsuit, the power company had a duty "to properly maintain and repair the electric transmission lines, and other equipment including utility poles associated with their transmission of electricity, and to keep vegetation properly trimmed and maintained so as to prevent contact with overhead power lines and other electric equipment."

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