President Biden will travel to Maui next week to meet with first responders and tour damage from catastrophic wildfires on the island, the White House announced Wednesday.

“In Maui, the President and First Lady will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. 

The death toll from the wildfires has <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4154729-maui-death-toll-rises-to-106/">topped 100</a> and is expected to rise, according to local officials.

President Biden will travel to Maui next week to meet with first responders and tour damage from catastrophic wildfires on the island, the White House announced Wednesday. “In Maui, the Presi…{ai:summary}<p>President Biden is heading to Maui to visit the wildfire-stricken areas and meet with first responders. The death toll has surpassed 100 and is predicted to increase. #society</p>

Biden to travel to Maui next week in aftermath of catastrophic wildfires

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