WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday approved a major disaster declaration for Hawaii in the wake of the devastating hurricane-driven wildfires that have killed at least 36 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of structures on Hawaii's Maui Island.
Biden ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on Tuesday and continuing, said the White House in a press release, adding that the action will make federal funding available to affected individuals in Maui County.
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