Maui Emergency Chief Resigns After Criticism Over Hawaii Wildfire Response

The head of Maui’s emergency management agency has resigned after coming under criticism for not activating the island-wide network as fast-moving flames bore down on the Hawaiian town of Lahaina.

“Today Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Administrator Herman Andaya,” a Maui County press release said on Thursday.