Maui Fire May Have Been Caused by Power Grid Malfunctions: Report

An expert said that sensors from his company detected dozens of power grid malfunctions that could be the cause of Maui wildfires in Hawaii.

Burned cars and homes in a neighborhood that was destroyed by a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, are seen on Aug. 17, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

A sensor and data technology company said that power grid malfunctions could likely be the cause of Maui wildfires in Hawaii.

Bob Marshall, the founder and CEO of Whisker Labs, said data from the company’s sensors suggested that there were dozens of power grid malfunctions, which likely caused multiple fires, according to Hawaii News Now. The sensors, called Ting by the company, had been distributed to homeowners by insurance companies to prevent household electrical hazards, according to the outlet.