An investigation found the Maui wildfires were ignited by neglected, outdated power poles collapsing in high winds, with electrified and uninsulated wires falling onto dry grass. Hawaiian Electric Co faced criticism and multiple lawsuits over its aging infrastructure, though it said it had invested in grid hardening and vegetation management since 2018.
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Most of the 60,000 poles were constructed based on standards dating back to the 1960s.
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As of 14 August, 60% of the utility poles in West Maui remained toppled, amounting to 450 out of 750 poles.
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As of 14 August, 60% of the utility poles in West Maui remained toppled, amounting to 450 out of 750 poles.
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The power poles in question did not meet the 2002 national standard for withstanding winds of up to 105 miles per hour.
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Hawaiian Electric Co claimed to have allocated resources towards grid strengthening and hardening since 2018, committing around US$950 million.
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An additional US$110 million was reportedly invested in vegetation management, including the replacement of over 12,500 power poles and structures within the same timeframe.
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including the replacement of over 12,500 power poles and structures within the same timeframe.
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Approximately 2,500 line miles of trees were trimmed and removed on average each year in an attempt to mitigate the risk of falling debris.
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With the current death toll from the wildfire standing at 115, there are concerns that this number could rise even further as investigations unfold.
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Earlier reports gave 80 deaths 12 Aug, 18:45 Maldives Republic
The fires that ravaged Maui were found to have been ignited by neglected power poles collapsing due to high winds.
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Hawaiian Electric faces multiple lawsuits seeking accountability for the deadliest wildfire in the United States in over a century.
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