Maui wildfire victims: What we know about the 115 people killed as nearly 400 remain missing
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfire victims: What we know about the 115 people killed as nearly 400 remain missing

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Melvin Benjamin is among the victims of the Maui wildfires Virginia Dofa Virginia “Vergie” Dofa, who was from Lahaina, died aged 90 in the Maui fire, the County confirmed. open image in gallery Bernard Portabes, 75, of Lahaina died in the wildfires Tony Takafua Tony Takafua, 7, died in the wildfire, County of Maui officials confirmed on 24 August. “Words cannot express how devasting this is for the family, many who have lost everything.” Faaso Tone Faaso Tone, 70, died in the Maui wildfires on 8 August, officials confirmed. open image in gallery Lynn Manibog, 74, of Lahaina died in the Maui wildfires In a GoFundMe description, the sister-in-law of Manibog’s daughter confirmed Manibog died in the fires and described her as a “wonderful person” who worked hard.

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Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA

NPR  

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP LAHAINA, Hawaii — Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sponsor Message The deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century created uncertainty for many …

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA

LA Times  

The devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, last year killed at least 102 people and displaced 12,000. Survivors of last year’s deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The housing assistance was set to end next February, but FEMA approved a one-year extension that will end …

Deadly Maui Fire Erupted From Blaze Believed To Have Been Extinguished, Investigation Finds
3 months, 1 week ago

Deadly Maui Fire Erupted From Blaze Believed To Have Been Extinguished, Investigation Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HONOLULU — The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials confirmed Wednesday as they presented their findings on the cause of the tragedy. PATRICK T. FALLON via Getty Images In the months since, thousands of Lahaina …

Things to know about the investigations into the deadly wildfire that destroyed a Maui town
3 months, 1 week ago

Things to know about the investigations into the deadly wildfire that destroyed a Maui town

The Independent  

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Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire
3 months, 1 week ago

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Maui Fire Department asked the ATF to help …

Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii officials didn’t prepare for dangerous fire weather in the days before flames incinerated the historic Maui town of Lahaina even though they were warned by meteorologists, the state’s attorney general said Friday. An Associated Press investigation found the answer may lie in an overgrown gully beneath Hawaiian Electric Co. power lines and something that harbored smoldering embers …

Report finds ‘no evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Report finds ‘no evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year’s wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming. But in the ensuing days, the report found, there is no evidence that key agencies — the …

‘We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back’: A year after Maui wildfire, Lahaina presses on
5 months ago

‘We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back’: A year after Maui wildfire, Lahaina presses on

LA Times  

They have combed the ashes for mementos, worried about where they would sleep, questioned their faith and tried to find a way to grieve amid the great, unsettling devastation. “We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back.” The hall of historic Waiola Church burns last August along with nearby Hongwanji Mission, the Japanese Buddhist temple where Ai Hironaka …

Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 102 after woman determined to have died from fire injuries
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 102 after woman determined to have died from fire injuries

The Independent  

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75% of Maui wildfire survey participants are suffering from breathing problems, new study finds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

75% of Maui wildfire survey participants are suffering from breathing problems, new study finds

Hindustan Times  

A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromised lung function. Maui wildfire survivors urged to prioritize health check-ups amidst doctor shortage Many study participants hadn't seen a doctor, he …

Maui to hire expert to evaluate county's response to deadly wildfire
8 months ago

Maui to hire expert to evaluate county's response to deadly wildfire

The Independent  

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Maui fire: Report details how it was no match for unprecedented blazes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui fire: Report details how it was no match for unprecedented blazes

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — As unpredictable wildfires roared across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday. The Maui Emergency Management Agency had posted to Facebook on …

Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details need for more equipment and mutual aid plans
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details need for more equipment and mutual aid plans

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — When wildfires broke out across Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their engines. But despite devoting nearly all the personnel and vehicles it had to the fight on Aug. 8, 2023, the Maui Fire Department was no match for an unprecedented series of blazes including one …

Police confirm identity of 101st victim of huge Maui wildfire
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Police confirm identity of 101st victim of huge Maui wildfire

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The death toll from the wildfire that destroyed the historic Hawaii town of Lahaina in August rose to 101 on Tuesday after Maui police confirmed the identity of one new victim, a 76-year-old man. Maui police found Paul Kasprzycki’s remains off a side street in an industrial area, Maui police spokesperson Alana Pico said in an email. Jan …

PHOTO GALLERY: A look at Lahaina in the 6 months since a wildfire destroyed the Maui town
11 months ago

PHOTO GALLERY: A look at Lahaina in the 6 months since a wildfire destroyed the Maui town

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — It’s been six months since a wildfire leveled most of Lahaina, a centuries-old town on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Photos of victims are displayed under white crosses at a memorial for victims of the August 2023 wildfire, above the Lahaina Bypass highway, Dec. 6, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Josh Green is pushing owners of Maui’s many …

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?
1 year ago

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The restaurant where Katie Austin was a server burned in the wildfire that devastated Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina this summer. “It was soul-sucking.” Hawaii’s governor and mayor invited tourists back to the west side of Maui months after the Aug. 8 fire killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings. Last week, hundreds …

She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim
1 year ago

She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Sharlene Rabang and her calico cat fled the wildfire that destroyed her town on Maui and arrived at a family home on another Hawaii island after a 24-hour odyssey that included sleeping in a car. It wasn’t until November that, at the urging of her family, Honolulu’s medical examiner said a contributing cause of death was the …

Maui police release 16 minutes of body camera footage from day of Lahaina wildfire
1 year, 2 months ago

Maui police release 16 minutes of body camera footage from day of Lahaina wildfire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Maui police held a news …

AP Exclusive: 911 calls from deadly Lahaina wildfire reveal terror and panic in the rush to escape
1 year, 2 months ago

AP Exclusive: 911 calls from deadly Lahaina wildfire reveal terror and panic in the rush to escape

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Audio of 911 calls from a deadly August wildfire released late Thursday by Maui County authorities reveals a terrifying and chaotic scene as the inferno swept through the historic town of Lahaina and people desperately tried to escape burning homes and flames licking at cars in gridlocked traffic. “My mom and my baby are still out there,” …

A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit
1 year, 3 months ago

A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — A woman who escaped Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit. Laurie Allen died Friday at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a gofundme page set up for her and her husband, Perry Allen. For me, it was realizing how many shared …

Death toll from Maui wildfires drops from 115 to 97 with 31 people still missing
1 year, 3 months ago

Death toll from Maui wildfires drops from 115 to 97 with 31 people still missing

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The death toll from …

Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97

Associated Press  

WAILUKU, Hawaii — Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people. John Byrd, laboratory director with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, said during a news conference Friday afternoon that the current number of dead should be considered a minimum, because it’s possible that toll could rise. “When the …

The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says
1 year, 4 months ago

The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Friday that the number of missing has dropped to 66, the confirmed death toll remains at 115 and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property. “If we support Maui’s economy and keep …

Family of Maui wildfire victim file negligence lawsuit against Hawaii and major landholder
1 year, 4 months ago

Family of Maui wildfire victim file negligence lawsuit against Hawaii and major landholder

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of a woman who died in a wildfire on Maui has filed a …

Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385. Governor had indicated it would be below 100
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385. Governor had indicated it would be below 100

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The number of people on the official list of those missing from the Maui wildfire stood at 385 on Friday, nearly unchanged from a week earlier. In a news release, the Maui Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation said 245 people on the list of 388 made public the previous week were located and removed. After …

Unclear how many in Lahaina lost lives as Hawaii authorities near the end of their search for dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Unclear how many in Lahaina lost lives as Hawaii authorities near the end of their search for dead

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Crews in Hawaii have all but finished searching for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, authorities said Tuesday, and it is unclear how many people perished. “We have wrapped up almost completely the search and recovery mission and moving into the next phase,” Darryl Oliveira, the interim administrator of the Maui Emergency Management …

US: Bush fire near site of deadly Maui blaze prompts authorities to evacuate citizens
1 year, 4 months ago

US: Bush fire near site of deadly Maui blaze prompts authorities to evacuate citizens

India TV News  

A brush fire burned 10 acres on Saturday and prompted Maui authorities to evacuate residents from a neighbourhood of Lahaina, just a few miles from the site recently ravaged by blazes before firefighters brought it under control. Firefighters doused flames from above using a helicopter and with hoses on the ground, said John Heggie, a spokesperson for Maui County’s Joint …

Maui police chief: Some fire victims may never be found
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui police chief: Some fire victims may never be found

Raw Story  

This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat. Maui Police Chief John Pelletier told reporters at a press conference that the number of confirmed fatalities has remained at 115 for days despite the fact that search crews using cadaver dogs to comb through the rubble were expected to have gone through the entire fire area by the end of …

Lahaina wants closure. Authorities plead for patience
1 year, 4 months ago

Lahaina wants closure. Authorities plead for patience

NPR  

Authorities plead for patience Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR LAHAINA, Hawaii — In the burn zone of Lahaina, the search and recovery effort continues in the wake of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years. Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR "This is a very devastating response," Sebastian says. Enlarge this …

Maui officials release 388 names of people unaccounted for in Maui fire
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui officials release 388 names of people unaccounted for in Maui fire

NPR  

Maui officials release 388 names of people unaccounted for in Maui fire Enlarge this image toggle caption Bill Chappell/NPR Bill Chappell/NPR MAUI, Hawaii — A "validated list" of people who are unaccounted for after the Aug. 8 wildfire in Lahaina has 388 names on it and is poised to drop further, according to Maui County officials, adding that the FBI …

Maui fires latest news: California woman named as first tourist among victims as residents start returning home
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui fires latest news: California woman named as first tourist among victims as residents start returning home

The Independent  

✕ Close President Biden and First Lady arrive in Maui Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A California woman has been …

Maui fires renew centuries-old tensions over water rights. The streams are sacred to Hawaiians
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui fires renew centuries-old tensions over water rights. The streams are sacred to Hawaiians

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Shortly after the ignition of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, a developer of land around a threatened Maui community urgently asked state officials for permission to divert water from streams to fight the growing inferno. West Maui Land Company, Inc. said it eventually received approval from the Hawaii commission that oversees water management, …

After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people
1 year, 4 months ago

After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people

NPR  

After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR MAUI, Hawaii — Two weeks after a wildfire destroyed the historic community of Lahaina, and damaged other areas, most people whose homes are gone have found temporary housing. toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR They grabbed their kids, jumped into their car and immediately …

How did the Hawaii wildfires start?
1 year, 4 months ago

How did the Hawaii wildfires start?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Nonnative grasslands and shrublands now cover nearly one-quarter of Hawaii’s total land area and, together with a warming, drying …

Hawaii says 850 missing after Maui wildfires ahead of Biden visit
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii says 850 missing after Maui wildfires ahead of Biden visit

Al Jazeera  

Wildfires on Maui have killed at least 114 people, but emergency workers are still searching through the destruction. Emergency responders are still sifting through the devastation caused by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui as 850 names remain on a missing persons list. The fire in Lahaina, the largest on the island, was about 90 percent contained on Monday, …

In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for
1 year, 4 months ago

In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for

NPR  

In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for Enlarge this image toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR MAUI, Hawaii — Some 850 people are still unaccounted for after wildfires destroyed Lahaina and other parts of Maui earlier this month. "There is positive news in this number, because when this process began, the missing person list contained …

Maui town ravaged by fire will 'rise again,' Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui town ravaged by fire will 'rise again,' Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The fire occurred only 10 …

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue

CNN  

CNN — Amid concerns that speculators may snap up destroyed land, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green insisted Friday that the years-long undertaking of rebuilding Maui’s historic Lahaina community will prioritize residents’ desires over those of property developers. Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite images taken on June 25 and August 9 show an overview of Lahaina …

Identifying victims of the Maui wildfire will be a challenging task. Here’s what it entails
1 year, 4 months ago

Identifying victims of the Maui wildfire will be a challenging task. Here’s what it entails

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The challenge is formidable: identifying the remains of more than 100 victims as agonized loved ones yearn for information about those missing in Maui after the United States’ deadliest wildfire in more than a century. New York City medical examiners, notably, have retested fragmentary remains of 9/11 victims as techniques evolved over the years and created new …

Maui wildfires map : Where are the fires in Hawaii?
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfires map : Where are the fires in Hawaii?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Smoke and flames rise in Lahaina, …

Horror drone footage shows historic town of Lahaina burned to ground after devastating wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Horror drone footage shows historic town of Lahaina burned to ground after devastating wildfires

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chilling drone footage captured over the weekend showed what was left of Lahaina, the historic …

Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110
1 year, 4 months ago

Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110

The Hindu  

Public schools on Maui started the process of reopening and traffic resumed on a major road in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people, while the head of the island's emergency agency said he had “no regret” that sirens weren't sounded to warn people about the encroaching flames. “There’s still …

Hawai Wildfires: Joe Biden to visit Maui disaster site with aid in hand
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawai Wildfires: Joe Biden to visit Maui disaster site with aid in hand

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are scheduled to visit Hawaii on Monday to assess the extensive destruction caused by fatal wildfires. "I remain committed to delivering everything the people of Hawaii need as they recover from this disaster," Biden said in a post on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. On Wednesday, President …

Biden to visit Maui wildfire disaster site, aid in hand
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden to visit Maui wildfire disaster site, aid in hand

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Hawaii on Monday to survey the devastation from deadly wildfires that destroyed much of the Maui resort town of Lahaina last week and killed at least 110 people. Mr. Biden will get a first-hand look at the damage and meet with first responders, survivors and federal, state and …

About 25 miles from devastated Lahaina, another wildfire is burning on Maui
1 year, 4 months ago

About 25 miles from devastated Lahaina, another wildfire is burning on Maui

NPR  

About 25 miles from devastated Lahaina, another wildfire is burning on Maui Residents on Maui are mourning the deaths in Lahaina. But while the world has focused on the devastation in Lahaina, there is another wildfire still burning in the hills of Maui, some 25 miles away. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports from Kula, and he tells us that that fire …

Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires

CNN  

CNN — The head of Maui’s emergency management agency has resigned, citing health reasons, Maui County said Thursday – a day after he defended the silence of the island’s siren system last week during the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years. As the deadly fires spread, no one tried to activate Maui’s 80-alarm, all-hazard outdoor siren system, a …

Maui wildfire survivors face new threat from chemical contamination that could linger for months
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfire survivors face new threat from chemical contamination that could linger for months

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Maui residents have been warned that wildfires burning since 8 August have contaminated water, air …

Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110
1 year, 4 months ago

Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Public schools on Maui started the process of reopening and traffic resumed on a major road in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people, while the head of the island’s emergency agency said he had “no regret” that sirens weren’t sounded to warn people about the onrushing …

Maui wildfire death toll surpasses 100; mobile morgue arrives to assist in identification of dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfire death toll surpasses 100; mobile morgue arrives to assist in identification of dead

The Hindu  

A mobile morgue unit arrived on August 15 to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify the remains of people killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui, as the death rose above 100 and teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash. Governor Josh Green announced the confirmed death toll had risen from 99 to 101 in …

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