Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi expressed his deep condolences to the victims of the wildfire that broke out on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii, U.S.A. He announced his intention to provide as much support as possible for the earliest possible reconstruction of the affected areas.
According to Hiroshima University, the University of Hawaii at Manoa on the island of Oahu and the University of Hawaii at Hilo on the island of Hawaii have concluded international exchange agreements with Hiroshima University, and exchange programs such as language training for students who wish to study abroad. is deepening
For this reason, President Ochi expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and related parties on his website, stating that both faculty, staff, and students are deeply saddened by the wildfires.
Maui's wildfires broke out in the early hours of the 8th, and were fanned by strong winds that quickly spread to urban areas, destroying many buildings in Lahaina, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.More than 100 people died in the fire, making it the deadliest wildfire since the state became a state in 1959.
Hawaii is home to many Japanese Americans and is a popular tourist destination visited by many Japanese tourists.
reference:[Hiroshima University] Hiroshima University's response to wildfires in Hawaii, USA
