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Hawai‘i Seeks $10M for Urgent Wildfire Prevention Measures

4/23/2025

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In the wake of the tragic Lahaina fire, Hawai‘i's land department is pushing for an extra $10 million to bolster wildfire prevention. Senate Bill 223 seeks to empower officials to create firebreaks and manage vegetation statewide. As lawmakers deliberate funding, the threat of invasive species looms, intensifying the urgency for action.

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Story summary

In the wake of the tragic Lahaina fire, Hawai‘i's land department is pushing for an extra $10 million to bolster wildfire prevention. Senate Bill 223 seeks to empower officials to create firebreaks and manage vegetation statewide. As lawmakers deliberate funding, the threat of invasive species looms, intensifying the urgency for action.