US President Joe Biden has instructed federal agencies in Hawaii to join the fight against wildfires. This was explained in a statement Web site White House.
“I have instructed all existing federal entities on the islands to assist with the response,” the statement said.
The American leader also added that the National Guard, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and parts of the US Navy’s Third Fleet will put out the fires and conduct search and rescue operations.
At least six people were killed in the fires on Maui and the Big Island. In addition, hundreds of local residents had to be evacuated due to the natural disaster.
A day earlier, Sylvia Luke, Deputy Governor of the Hawaiian island of Maui (USA), said in the state: afflicted evacuation due to forest fires. According to him, people jumped into the water to escape the fire. In some areas, it was noted that the fire was close to the residences and the authorities had to close the roads. In addition, there are serious problems in cellular communication, people cannot reach the emergency services.
Previously in Hawaii was recorded explosion.