Is Lahaina wildfire contained?
Is Lahaina wildfire contained? Kula fire: 96% contained. Estimated 202 acres. Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres.
Is it safe to go to Maui right now?
October 8, 2023 Respectful travel to any of the Hawaiian Islands, including the accessible areas of Maui, is welcomed and encouraged, now more than ever. With the exception of Lahaina, West Maui accommodations have begun to reopen to visitors again.
What happened in Lahaina Maui?
Some victims were stuck in traffic, trying to escape, when the fire overtook their cars. The wildfires killed at least 97 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, most of them homes. Some survivors jumped over a sea wall and sheltered in the waves, as hot black smoke blotted out the sun.
How much of Lahaina has burned?
The Lahaina fire – the most devastating of the blazes – burned an estimated 2,170 acres, the County of Maui said in a news release on Monday. That's about 3.4 square miles.
Are hotels in Maui affected by the fire?
It's not possible to visit Lahaina or any of the burned areas in West Maui. Hotels that were in Lahaina town were destroyed by the fires. The hotels further west of Lahaina town, in Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Napili areas, were not destroyed by the fires.
Do any celebrities live in Lahaina?
Oprah Winfrey, a part-time Maui resident for over 15 years, owns extensive properties on the island. Her 1,000-acre portfolio includes a farmhouse in Kula, southeast of Lahaina. While wildfires threaten the area, she also possesses acreage near Mount Haleakala and Hana, which are relatively far from the fires' reach.
Is Maui still in fire?
Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres.
Are there places to avoid in Maui?
Areas in West Maui that tourists should avoid include Lahaina, Napili, Kaanapali, and Kapalua, according to a press release from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Can you still go to Kaanapali?
The short answer is yes, you can travel to Maui right now and Maui is still open for tourists but West Maui is closed until October 8th, 2023.
Is Kaanapali closed?
Kaanapali Alii is now welcoming guest arrivals. Whether you have a confirmed reservation or are considering a vacation to Maui, we look forward to welcoming you. Please call our reservations team at 866-664-6410 with any questions and to plan your next visit.