The local government in Maui has sued the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) this week after claiming the business caused the deadly wildfire earlier this month.
While Fox pushed the candidates to affirm the claim that humans are causing significant global warming, some of the candidates held that the narrative is flawed.
Among those slated for advancement are Lieutenant Michael Byrd, who is set to become captain, and Officer Caroline Edwards, who will rise to the rank of sergeant.