Morning Wire Maui’s Wildfires & Iran Prisoner Swap | 8.11.23
Aug 11, 2023
Wildfires in Maui devastate the Lahaina community, causing tragic losses and prompting swift emergency responses. Meanwhile, the Biden administration unlocks $6 billion in funds for Iran as part of a controversial prisoner swap, raising concerns among Republicans about potential appeasement. The podcast also examines the growing migrant housing crisis in Massachusetts, where a state of emergency has been declared to address the influx of families needing shelter, emphasizing the strain on local resources.
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Ocean Escape
- A woman in Maui survived the wildfire by staying in the ocean for eight hours with others.
- She suffered burns and hypothermia but lived to tell the tale.
Harrowing Escapes
- One video shows people driving through flames, encountering a motionless woman in the road.
- Another shows trapped young people texting EMS, surrounded by fire, their car overheating.
Lahaina's Loss
- The historic town of Lahaina, Maui's cultural hub and former capital, was devastated by the fire.
- Many irreplaceable historical and cultural sites were destroyed.