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World > Americas & EMEA
Biden orders release of federal aid for Hawaii
By Agence France-Presse
Aug 12, 2023 12:18 am

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday declared the Hawaii wildfires a 'major disaster,' unblocking federal funds for the hard-hit island of Maui after the flames claimed at least 36 lives and razed a historic town.

'Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires,' a White House statement said.

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