United Airlines said that it is unclear how or when the individual accessed the wheel well. It said it is cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.

Body found in United Airlines landing gear of Chicago-Hawaii flight

The historic town of Lahaina was destroyed by wildfires nearly six months ago. The Maui Police Department announced on Monday that it is working to improve its response to tragedies in the future, by acquiring better equipment and designating a high-ranking officer to be stationed in the communications centre during emergencies on the island.

Maui police recommends more training, better tech, equipment in report on Lahaina wildfire

Parts of West Maui will officially reopen to travellers in the month of October under a new wildfire emergency directive signed by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday (September 8).

Maui to welcome back tourists in October under new wildfire emergency proclamation

At least 66 people are still reported to missing in the deadly Maui wildfires from last month, as rescue teams continued to remove toxic debris from the burn sites.

Maui wildfires: 66 people still missing a month after disaster

Hawaiian Electric denied accusations that it was responsible for prompting the devastating wildfires that wreaked havoc in Maui earlier this month, saying that the power lines had been shut by the company hours before the fire broke out and claimed the lives of at least 115 people.

Hawaiian Electric says power lines were shut hours before fire broke out

Hundreds of people are still missing in the devastating wildfires in Maui island in the U.S. state of Hawaii, as 99 percent of burnt areas have been searched by rescuers. The wildfires, which started on Aug. 8 and have claimed the lives of at least 115 people, are the deadliest wildfires in the United States in more than a century, and the worst natural disaster in Hawaii's history. The number of death toll is expected to climb as time goes by.

Hundreds still missing in Hawaii deadly wildfires

The county of Maui in Hawaii on Thursday (August 25) sued Hawaii Electric and accused the power company of negligence by failing to shut down equipment despite warnings of possible collapse of power lines due to hurricane winds, thus sparking wildfires.

Maui sues Hawaiian Electric alleging negligence led to wildfires

More than 1,100 people are still missing two weeks after the deadly wildfires in Hawaii's Maui island, authorities said on Tuesday (August 22). According to a report by the news agency AFP on Wednesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was seeking the help of family members in identifying the remains of the dead.

Maui wildfires: More than 1,100 missing, death toll at 115

US President Joe Biden has done it again, he has made the headlines for another gaffe. This time, it came in the form of an insensitive comment that left people shocked.

'I can relate': Biden faces flak for comparing Maui wildfires to his small housefire 20 years back

US President Joe Biden was in Maui Monday to engage with local authorities, assess the on-ground situation and console victims of the devastating wildfires that have claimed the lives of more than a hundred residents.

Angry residents yell insults at Biden as he tours wildfire-ravaged Hawaii

Maui County Emergency Management chief Herman Andaya resigned from his position on Thursday (August 17), after being denounced by locals over the island's response to the deadly wildfires that tore through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina and claimed the lives of at least 111 people.

Maui's emergency management agency chief resigns amid criticism

Herman Andaya, Maui's emergency management chief on Wednesday (August 17) defended the agency's decision to not sound sirens during last week's deadly wildfire. Questions are now being raised about whether sounding sirens might have saved lives.

Maui wildfire: Why were emergency sirens not sounded? An official explains

Wildfires in the Maui county have wreaked havoc. The death toll has now risen to at least 110, while search operations continue. U.S. President and first lady Jill Biden will head to Hawaii next week and meet survivors of the horrific wildfire.

US President Joe Biden to meet survivors, first responders

As catastrophic wildfires destroyed Hawaiian towns killing more than 100 and displacing thousands of people, there have been several rumours and conspiracy theories on how it all started.

Bright flash and fire: Video suggests a tree fell on a power line, setting off the Maui blaze

Hawaii is grappling with the deadliest wildfires seen in over a century with the death toll reaching 101. But now a new wave of challenges has emerged which, if anything, only further compounds the island's struggle.

'Robbed at gunpoint in Maui': Chaotic scenes after devastating wildfires in Hawaii

Maui wildfire has resulted in the death of 96 people, with Hawaii officials warning that figure is likely to rise, making it the worst such disaster for the region in a century.

Maui wildfires deadliest in century as death toll hits 96, search for missing goes on

The confirmed death toll was later raised to 93 from the total of 89 announced in a press conference with Green and other officials. At least two other fires have been burning on Maui, with no fatalities reported thus far: in south Maui's Kihei area and in the mountainous, inland communities known as Upcountry.

Maui Hawaii wildfire: Death toll rises to 93

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that terrifying fire tornados, which had temperatures of '1,000 degrees', tore through the buildings of Maui as no siren or alarms went off.

No siren or alarms as '1,000-degree' fire tornados tore through buildings of Maui, reveals Hawaii governor

Before-and-after aerial photographs of Hawaii unveil the harrowing aftermath of a devastating wildfire. Maui, which was once characterised by lush greenery and beauty, now lies in ruins, reduced to ashes by the fierce flames.

Before and After pics | Destructive wildfires turn Hawaii into ruins, aerial images tell the tale

Hawaii island has been battling deadly wildfires and the death toll has now risen to 93. The search operation continues. Locals are angry over the disaster response in Maui.

Hawaii wildfires wreak havoc, toll now 93

A historic church in Lahaina in the Maui County of Hawaii has miraculously escaped the wildfire, reported New York Post. The church is reportedly still standing unscathed even when fire ripped through Maui, killing more than 80 people.

Hawaii: Historic church unscathed even as wildfires level Maui

A freakish wildfire has leveled a Hawaiian town, leaving at least 67 people dead and destroying more than 270 buildings. Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, wildfires are blazing through the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, while Portugal and Greece are on high alert for wildfires due to the intense heatwave settling over Spain. July 2023 has officially been designated the hottest month in recorded human history, and thousands of temperature records have been obliterated worldwide. WION's Eric Njoka speaks to Jon Jelsema, a senior forecaster & hurricane specialist from Honolulu and Kathleen Hogarty, director of advancement, hospice Maui, about the situation in Hawaii and the rise in spate of wildfires.

Hawaii scarred by deadly Maui wildfires

At least 36 people died after the catastrophic wildfires ravaged the resort city of Lahaina on Hawaii's Maui island, in the United States. Thousands of people have been impacted, with the majority being displaced.

Explained | What's behind Maui wildfires? How has the situation gotten so worse?

Hollywood actor Jason Momoa, known for his role as Aquaman, has extended his heartfelt support to the residents of Maui as they battle a series of deadly wildfires that have swept across the island.

Jason Momoa 'devastated and heartbroken' over Maui wildfires as death toll reaches 53

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