Approximately 250 Hawaii National Guard personnel have been activated to assist in the ongoing wildfire response and recovery efforts, and defense officials are ready to assist further.
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Hawaii National Guardsmen are participating in the search and recovery effort after a devastating wildfire swept through a Maui town, leaving more than 90 people dead.
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The Defense Department will continue to work closely with state and local officials to protect lives and battle the destructive wildfires that have swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
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A dry summer coupled with strong winds from a nearby hurricane have spread destructive, fast-moving wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The National Guard is moving swiftly to assist authorities and residents on the island.
