Death toll in Maui fires rises to 67: ‘We have not yet searched’ buildings
1 year, 4 months ago

Death toll in Maui fires rises to 67: ‘We have not yet searched’ buildings

LA Times  

Residents of Lahaina were being allowed back home on Friday for the first time since wildfires that have killed at least 67 people turned large swaths of the centuries-old town into a hellscape of ashen rubble. Josh Green told local television station KHON-2 that residents would face “destruction like they’ve not ever seen in their lives.” “Everyone please brace themselves as they go back,” Green said. In an interview on the “Today” show Friday morning, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. said he could not “comment on whether or not the sirens sounded.” He called the fires “an impossible situation.” “I know that fires came up so quickly and they spread so fast,” he said. “Maybe these things happen a lot in California,” said Maui resident Andrew Kayes, “but I’ve lived here 15 years and have never seen anything like this.” Kayes, 49, lives in Maui’s Upcountry region, where one of the fires began. Maui’s famed Banyan Tree, a 150-year-old landmark with deep significance that is a tourist attraction on the island, was “smoldering at the base, but still standing,” Sen. Brian Schatz wrote on Twitter.

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Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Nearly a year after wind-whipped flames raced through Kim Ball’s Hawaii community, the empty lot where his house once stood is a symbol of some of the progress being made toward rebuilding after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. “Welcome to our neighborhood,” Ball said Wednesday as he greeted a van full of Hawaii …

Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 102 after woman determined to have died from fire injuries
5 months, 4 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, 1 week 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 …

Takeaways from this week’s reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina
8 months ago

Takeaways from this week’s reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — More than half a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Maui town, officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. The previous day, the Maui Fire Department put out an after-action report produced by the Western Fire Chiefs …

Maui fire: Report details how it was no match for unprecedented blazes
8 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

PHOTO GALLERY: A look at Lahaina in the 6 months since a wildfire destroyed the Maui town
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners
1 year ago

Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners

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 The heart of Lahaina, the …

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

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

The Independent  

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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,” …

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 …

The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says
1 year, 3 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 …

Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385. Governor had indicated it would be below 100
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Maui residents consider the unthinkable: Las Vegas, the ‘ninth island’
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui residents consider the unthinkable: Las Vegas, the ‘ninth island’

LA Times  

Thousands of homes were lost in the fire that destroyed the town of Lahaina on Maui. A lifelong inhabitant of the islands who is of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage, she knows no home but Hawaii and feels close to “the aloha of the community that you can’t find anywhere else.” But she’s afraid that the tourism that sustains …

Evacuation order lifted after firefighters douse Maui brush fire near site of deadly Lahaina blaze
1 year, 3 months ago

Evacuation order lifted after firefighters douse Maui brush fire near site of deadly Lahaina blaze

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — An evacuation order following a brush fire that burned 10 acres on Maui was lifted by emergency officials Saturday. The fire prompted Maui authorities to temporarily evacuate residents Saturday from a neighborhood of Lahaina, just a few miles from the site recently ravaged by blazes, before firefighters brought it under control. The Maui County Emergency Management Agency …

US: Bush fire near site of deadly Maui blaze prompts authorities to evacuate citizens
1 year, 3 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 County sues power company, saying it didn’t turn off electricity during wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui County sues power company, saying it didn’t turn off electricity during wildfires

LA Times  

Maui County has sued Hawaiian Electric Co. over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions. Hawaiian Electric said in a statement that it was “very disappointed that Maui County chose this litigious path while the investigation is still unfolding.” The lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that the …

Lahaina wants closure. Authorities plead for patience
1 year, 3 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 fires latest news: California woman named as first tourist among victims as residents start returning home
1 year, 3 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, …

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged a barricade survived
1 year, 4 months ago

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged a barricade survived

Associated Press  

As flames tore through a West Maui neighborhood, car after car of fleeing residents headed for the only paved road out of town in a desperate race for safety. “And I could see that people were on fire, that the fire was just being stoked by the wind, and being pushed toward the homes.” The road closures — some because …

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 …

‘Heaven on Earth’ turned deadly: Fire exposes Maui’s shocking lack of preparation
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Heaven on Earth’ turned deadly: Fire exposes Maui’s shocking lack of preparation

LA Times  

The fire that raged through West Maui last week — leveling a historic community and killing more than 100 people — has exposed major weaknesses in the island’s preparations for such a disaster. Hawaii’s community wildfire protection plan for West Maui, dated from 2014, notes that while evacuation protocols exist for tsunamis, fire safety zones in West Maui “are yet …

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, …

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 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 …

Hawaii wildfire: Residents restless as 86% of buildings damaged, 101 dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii wildfire: Residents restless as 86% of buildings damaged, 101 dead

India Today  

A week after a wildfire ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, traumatized Maui residents have grown weary from living off relief supplies while many are kept from inspecting their homes and still left awaiting news about their missing loved one. Mary Kerstulovich, a Maui real estate agent who has sought supplies and housing for evacuees, said there was finally a …

In the ruins of Lahaina, a surfing legend leads a volunteer army to get supplies to survivors
1 year, 4 months ago

In the ruins of Lahaina, a surfing legend leads a volunteer army to get supplies to survivors

LA Times  

Archie Kalepa has spent his life in the ocean. While public officials come under scrutiny for their failure to prepare for this disaster and a faltering response to what’s become the nation’s deadliest wildfire in the last century, close-knit networks of Indigenous Hawaiians, like Kalepa’s, are mounting efforts to ferry supplies and people with needed expertise past the government roadblocks …

Ignored warnings, hubris, slow response fueled America’s deadliest wildfire in a century
1 year, 4 months ago

Ignored warnings, hubris, slow response fueled America’s deadliest wildfire in a century

LA Times  

A burned-out car lies in the driveway of charred apartment complex in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii. “If you have no scars, you may learn all at once.” Smoke blows across the slope of Haleakala volcano on Maui, Hawaii, as a fire burns in Maui’s upcountry region on Aug. 8. The ignition point of last week’s fire …

Hawaii blaze - century's deadliest: Find out other such wildfires in US history
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii blaze - century's deadliest: Find out other such wildfires in US history

Hindustan Times  

The Maui wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 99, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, with hundreds of people unaccounted for nearly a week after the disaster. On Oct. 8, 1871, following a dry winter, spring and summer, the town was a particularly vulnerable when a low-pressure system kicked up a strong wind and …

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says
1 year, 4 months ago

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday 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. Josh Green announced the confirmed death toll had risen from 99 to 101 in …

‘Hawaii crews likely to find 10 to 20 more victims per day’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Hawaii crews likely to find 10 to 20 more victims per day’

The Hindu  

Hawaii's governor has warned that the death toll from last week's wildfires could double or even triple over the next 10 days, as the grim task of searching for charred human remains slowly continued on Monday. "The remains we're finding are from a fire that melted metal," said Maui Police Chief John Pelletier. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against …

With 106 dead and 1,300 unaccounted for, Maui braces for more heartbreaking news
1 year, 4 months ago

With 106 dead and 1,300 unaccounted for, Maui braces for more heartbreaking news

LA Times  

Davilynn Severson, left, and Hano Ganer search for their belongings in the ashes of their family’s house in Lahaina, Hawaii. With 106 people confirmed dead and about 1,300 still unaccounted for, Maui braced for more heartbreaking losses as officials continued to search for fire victims. Maui County Fire Chief Bradford Ventura said helicopters would fly along the fire’s perimeter, which …

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others

NPR  

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images The wildfires that tore through western Maui last week have already earned the tragic distinction of being among the deadliest in modern U.S. history — and the death …

“It looked like Armageddon”: Maui wildfire survivors describe their experience fleeing destruction
1 year, 4 months ago

“It looked like Armageddon”: Maui wildfire survivors describe their experience fleeing destruction

Salon  

Rebecca Johnson and her roommates were sleeping when the wildfires erupted in Maui. Driving south along the coast, they made their way to the east side of the island, watching as flames leapt across the landscape in what looked like a "fire tornado," she said. "I kept looking at the stars, praying I could still see them," Johnson said. We …

Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list
1 year, 4 months ago

Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui killed at least 96 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The Maui wildfires are currently the nation’s fifth-deadliest on record, according to research by the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit that publishes fire codes and standards used in the U.S. and around the …

Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more
1 year, 4 months ago

Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The number of deaths caused by the Maui wildfires stood at 99 Monday, a figure that is likely to increase as search crews comb neighborhoods where flames moved as fast as a mile a minute. “For those people who have walked into Lahaina because they really wanted to see, know that they’re very likely walking on iwi,” …

Hawaii fires become deadliest in modern US history as ‘grim’ search for victims continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii fires become deadliest in modern US history as ‘grim’ search for victims continues

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 Hawaii Governor Josh Green gave a stark warning to the world in the aftermath of …

Dwayne Johnson 'heartbroken' by Maui wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Dwayne Johnson 'heartbroken' by Maui wildfires

Hindustan Times  

Actor Dwayne Johnson has come forward to help Maui residents suffering from raging wildfires. On Friday, native Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa warned tourists to stay away from the island, writing on Instagram, “Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering deeply.” The …

Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke. Maui water officials warned Lahaina and Kula residents not to drink running water, which may be contaminated even after boiling, and …

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