Some Lahaina Wildfire Victims Made It Just Blocks Before Being Trapped By Flames
A report details for the first time desperate attempts by people to flee by driving through fire and blinding smoke or outrunning the flames on foot or bike.
Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’
The latest state report examines the reasons behind Lahaina’s destruction and the fire that fueled it.
Federal Investigators Still Won’t Say What Caused The Lahaina Fire
The state plans to release phase two of its fire report Friday, but the ATF is withholding its findings.
Feds Partner With Maui Groups To Develop An Energy Plan For Lahaina
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is working with three local organizations.
Maui’s Toxic Debris Could Fill 5 Football Fields 5 Stories Deep. Where Will It End Up?
The makeshift landfill in Olowalu is supposed to be temporary. But a legal fight continues to brew over an alternative site.
Members Of Congress Question Response To Maui Disaster
At an oversight hearing, Mayor Richard Bissen said the county’s “main policy is to put the same people back in the same homes on the same lands.â€
Lahaina Wildfire Report Advises Communities On Avoiding Similar Disasters
Recommendations include establishing fuel breaks, using fire-resistant building materials and reducing flammable connections between homes.
Maui Is Fully Reopening 2 Lahaina Neighborhoods For First Time Since The Fires
The county says Wahikuli and Mala no longer present a safety or health risk to justify restricted access.
The Maui Fires In Photos: August 2024
The county organized events to mark one year since the Aug. 8, 2023, fires ripped through Lahaina and parts of Upcountry. Almost every residential property has now been cleaned up as the community starts to rebuild.
The Maui Wildfire Lawsuit Settlement Case Has Been Kicked Up To The Hawaii Supreme Court
Wildfire victims want the high court to step in over objections from the insurance industry.