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Maui County filed a lawsuit against utility company Hawaiian Electric Thursday accusing the utility of starting the massive wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, by negligently failing to shut off power during high winds and dry conditions, the Associated Press reported.
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Witnesses reportedly saw — and surveillance video showed — sparks flying from power lines and igniting fires as utility poles snapped in heavy winds as the fire broke out August 8, according to the AP.
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