Police release a report on their response to fire that destroyed Hawaiian town

Debris of former shops and businesses in Lahaina, Hawaii, in December (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Six months after a wind-whipped wildfire destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, the Maui Police Department released a preliminary report about its response to the tragedy.

The report, released on Monday, said: “The Maui Police Department, in collaboration with other emergency response agencies, worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our residents, coordinate evacuations, and provide support to those in need.