Maui fire: top emergency official resigns amid scrutiny over wildfire response

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Herman Andaya, Maui’s emergency services director, has resigned amid criticism for not using sirens to alert residents, according to the Associated Press.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen made the announcement, citing “health reasons” as the reason for Andaya's resignation.

At least 111 people – including children have been killed by the fire. Officials expect the death toll to continue to rise as search teams look in more areas.

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