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Hawaii wildfires: Biden vows immediate aid, deploys military to assist victims

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Biden declared a major disaster in Hawaii two days after wildfires rapidly swept across parts of Maui, devastating the historic city of Lahaina.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Biden sends military to help with brutal Hawaii wildfires. Follow live updates (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Follow live updates about wildfires that are racing across part of Maui in Hawaii, destroying sections of a historic town on the island and forcing some

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Hawaii wildfires: Biden vows immediate aid, deploys military to assist victims (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Biden declared a major disaster in Hawaii two days after wildfires rapidly swept across parts of Maui, devastating the historic city of Lahaina.

  3. PoliticusUSA

    Biden Puts Republicans To Shame By Going Beyond Prayers For Hawaii Wildfires (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    President Biden spoke about the wildfires that have killed dozens in Hawaii and said that prayers aren't enough as he offered every resource of the government to Maui.

  4. CNN

    Biden says 'every asset that we have will be available' to Hawaii residents affected by wildfires (opens CNN)

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    President Joe Biden issued a federal disaster declaration following “devastating” Hawaii wildfires across several parts of the Big Island and Maui and promised to send whatever is needed to help the recovery.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Hawaii fire: Biden sends military aid to help with emergency response (opens Washington Examiner)

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    In the 24 hours since the Hawaii fires started, President Joe Biden ordered military aid be sent to the island of Maui.

  6. Washington Times

    Biden signs major emergency declaration for Hawaii after shocking wildfires (opens Washington Times)

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    President Biden spoke to Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Thursday after fast-moving wildfires in Maui killed at least three dozen people and burned much of Lahaina to the ground, according to the administration.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Biden Declares Disaster For Maui (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for Maui on Thursday as "devastating" fires have broken out throughout Hawaii's Big Island and Maui.

  8. Voice of America

    Biden Expands Federal Aid for Hawaii as Wildfires Grip Maui (opens Voice of America)

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    US president approves disaster declaration aimed at spurring resources for rebuilding, the White House says after a fire killed at least 36 people as it swept through one resort town

  9. Politico

    Biden declares Hawaii wildfires a major disaster (opens Politico)

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    The declaration frees up federal aid to support the Hawaii island’s recovery from wildfires that have brought vast destruction and killed at least 36 people.

  10. NBC News

    President Biden: Maui 'is going to get help immediately' (opens NBC News)

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    President Joe Biden addressed the “devastating wildfires” in Hawaii at the top of his remarks today on the first anniversary of the PACT Act. “Anyone who’s

  11. Washington Times

    President Biden pledges immediate help for Hawaii wildfires survivors. Follow live updates (opens Washington Times)

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    Follow live updates about wildfires racing across part of Maui in Hawaii, destroying sections of a historic town on the island and forcing some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where the Coast Guard rescued them.

  12. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Biden says ‘every asset that we have will be available’ to Hawaiians affected by wildfires (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    CNN, ALAN DICKAR, TMX, MARJORIE ST. CLAIR, FACEBOOK, GOVERNOR JOSH GREEN, JEFF MELICHAR, CLINT HANSEN OF MAUI REAL ESTATE RADIO, KGMB, KHNL, COUNTY OF MAUI, AIR MAUI HELICOPTERS By Priscilla Alvarez and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden issued a federal disaster declaration following “dev…

  13. Military Times

    Biden sends military to help with Hawaii wildfires (opens Military Times)

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    President Joe Biden said the Coast Guard and Navy are supporting response and rescue efforts, and the Marines are providing helicopters to fight the fires.

  14. The Garden Island

    Biden sends military to help with Hawai‘i wildfires (opens The Garden Island)

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    President Joe Biden said in a statement on Wednesday evening that he has ordered “all available Federal assets” to help combat wildfires that have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at least six people.

  15. Local News 8

    Biden approves Hawaii disaster declaration (opens Local News 8)

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    By Priscilla Alvarez and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for Hawaii and “ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires,” according to the White House.

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