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  • TV crew with Oprah turned away from shelter housing Maui fire survivors during media mogul’s visit

    08/14/2023 7:15:36 AM PDT · by BenLurkin · 41 replies
    NY Post ^ | 08/04/2023 | David Propper
    The statement from county officials came after the local Star Advertiser News initially reported that Winfrey, 69, and a CBS crew following her were denied entry because media are not allowed to enter the shelter. Just days ago, Winfrey spoke on camera to the BCC inside the shelter about giving residents a helping hand. Hundreds more remain unaccounted for. Thousands of people have lost their homes and possessions as the fast-moving flames engulfed parts of the island last week, including the resort city of Lahaina, which was decimated. The cause of the massive blaze is unknown, though lawyers investigating the...