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Two people of Mexican nationality died wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, which have so far killed 106 people. Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena posted the news on
Two people of Mexican nationality died wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, which have so far killed 106 people.
Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena posted the news on her X social media account and assured that members of the Mexican consulate in San Francisco had already arrived on the island and is in contact with the families “to provide them with the necessary assistance and support”.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed its regret over the death of two compatriots and expressed “His deepest condolences to family and friends.”
He pointed out that the consular staff is also in touch with local authorities to confirm the procedures and protocols to be followed based on the emergency that still prevails on the island.
He explained that since last Saturday, August 12, consular officers had been on the island to give direct attention to the Mexicans. issue emergency passports and other identification documentsand guide and direct them to the resources provided by the responsible US authorities.
He also provided the community with a telephone number for the Center for Information and Attention to the Mexican People (CIAM), which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week: +1(520)623-7874.
“The Government of Mexico reiterates its commitment and priority provide comprehensive consular assistance and protection to the Mexican people on Maui and extends its condolences to the affected families,” the statement said.
The US authorities assume that the number of victims of fires will continue to rise in the next few hoursfor, as Hawaii Governor Josh Green admitted, hardly a third of the calcified surface had been traced.
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This Wednesday local authorities The death toll from the fires has risen to 106.although hundreds of people are still missing.
The data has been updated by the Maui Police Department, where part of the island was devastated by several fires last week and where the United States government has relocated team of forensic experts to strengthen and advance identification work affected by the fire.
Hundreds of people are still missing and in many areas of the island there is no electricity and cellular communication. contact them, so family and friends are mobilizing on social media asking for help to try and find them.
President of the United States Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he will travel to Hawaii. “as soon as possible” to assess the damage caused by the fires on the island of Maui, already recognized as the deadliest in the US in the last century.
(According to information from EFE, Europe Press And Aristegui News)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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