Maui wildfires out of control (was: Weather thread...)

[TexasBama]

At least 36 people confirmed dead in devastating wildfires: Maui County

Hundreds of structures have also been damaged or destroyed.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

 

[Padreruf]

At least 36 people confirmed dead in devastating wildfires: Maui County

Hundreds of structures have also been damaged or destroyed.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

One of my favorite towns to visit in Hawaii -- and the Lahaina Grill is one of my favorite restaurants. This is tragic even if no one dies...the town lives on tourism.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Hawaii wildfires: Six deaths confirmed as blazes engulf Maui

People have jumped into the sea to escape flames from wildfires being fuelled by hurricane winds.

www.bbc.com

 

[DzynKingRTR]

One of my favorite towns to visit in Hawaii -- and the Lahaina Grill is one of my favorite restaurants. This is tragic even if no one dies...the town lives on tourism.

this is where I was when I visited. just sad

 

[Jon]

this is where I was when I visited. just sad

didn't stay in Lahaina, prefer Napili and Hana for my stays but spent a good deal of time on Front street this is very sad. Hear that it has spread to Kehei now as well

 

[Jon]

One of my favorite towns to visit in Hawaii -- and the Lahaina Grill is one of my favorite restaurants. This is tragic even if no one dies...the town lives on tourism.

don't watch the videos on r/maui one of them clearly shows a dead person on the street in Lahaina. So sad

 

[crimsonaudio]

Oof:

 

[crimsonaudio]

Good grief, this is awful.

"This is Front Street, Lahaina on Maui, a popular tourist destination, currently suffering from effects of the fires."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1689272013427548160

 

[Jon]

Oof:

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it is really really bad. Shelters are full in some areas cell towers are down, the networks that are available are getting crushed and the fires are moving far faster than people would expect.

 

[Jon]

sending a few bucks this way, they are going to need it

Donate - Maui Food Bank

With every $1 donated, Maui Food Bank can provide 4 meals to the hungry living in our island community. Donate now and together we can make a difference.

mauifoodbank.org

 

[crimsonaudio]

Some images from Lahaina are coming out, looks bad.

 

[Jon]

video, same source? https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0yPAkFPEJgxD4Y9iiWTXvhCAitdZJSz8RYNMBaJUXotKuLHTQnaXjyCzKdmo2fyBjl&id=1003045402&mibextid=Nif5oz

 

[twofbyc]

This makes me sad - I was going to take the wife to Lahaina when we started our exodus. Hopefully they will recover by then but it won’t be the same.
The feel of the place just made it special.

 

[Jon]

This makes me sad - I was going to take the wife to Lahaina when we started our exodus. Hopefully they will recover by then but it won’t be the same.
The feel of the place just made it special.

hearing the Banyan Tree is in ashes. Sadly you are right it will never be the same. The wealthy will rebuild the poor will move off island and investors will swarm in an make it a Disney version of what it was. See it in FL after hurricanes and expect the same here

 

[twofbyc]

hearing the Banyan Tree is in ashes. Sadly you are right it will never be the same. The wealthy will rebuild the poor will move off island and investors will swarm in a make it a 10 times more expensive Disney version of what it was. See it in FL after hurricanes and expect the same here

FIFY

 

[NationalTitles18]

Gov says at least 6 dead. (there are probably more)

 

[crimsonaudio]

Just shows how life can change like that. *snaps*

Goodness, how tragic.

 

[Jon]

looks like reports were wrong and the Banyan Tree made it

 

[DzynKingRTR]

looks like reports were wrong and the Banyan Tree made it

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Maybe the report meant the restaurant?

 

[Jon]

Maybe the report meant the restaurant?

nah I think it was someone speculating based on what was known at the time

for anyone who's not been to Maui the center of Lahaina is this massive amazing tree that takes the entire square. Like a live oak you'd see in Tuscaloosa but if one oak had dozens of trunks. It is honestly breath taking even when you factor in the hippies selling weed under it It really is the heart of Lahaina. It surviving is a big, big deal