Biden meets with victims of the fire in Hawaii after the fire disaster

In a speech during his visit to Hawaii, US President Joe Biden said the nation of the US “mourns” with the fire survivors and vowed that the federal government “will continue to help as long as it is necessary” to help Maui recover from the deadly fires. .

Biden, who visited the region 13 days after the fire started on the island, said in his speech to the victims of the fire that at least 115 people lost their lives, “The governor signed the request for help without delay and all the necessities of the victims will be satisfied”.
The US president, along with his wife Jill Biden, examined the fire-damaged area from the air by helicopter.

Biden and the First Lady visited the island where the fire disaster occurred.

On the other hand, the White House statement shared that more than 1,000 federal officials are working in the field to respond to the wildfires, and that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $8.5 million. in aid to approximately 8,000 families in the region affected by the fire.

One of the deadliest disasters in US history.

President Joe Biden declared the wildfires in Hawaii, which began on August 9, the “deadliest wildfires in more than a century” in the United States and said he would visit the state as soon as possible.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said that during ongoing work by search and rescue teams in the region, “they may find around 10 to 20 bodies a day” and that it may take 10 days to determine the total death toll. .

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen stated on his social media account that 850 people could not be heard due to the fires. (AA)