Is the fire in Lahaina still going?
Is the fire in Lahaina still going? Kula fire: 96% contained. Estimated 202 acres. Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres.
Was Kaanapali affected by the fires?
The good news is that much of Maui, including the popular Kaanapali Beach and Wailea, was not affected directly by the fire.
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 Maui?
Some Lahaina residents will be allowed into their neighborhood on Monday to see what is left of their homes, for the first time since wildfires swept across parts of Maui on Aug. 8 and killed at least 97 people, making it one of the nation's deadliest disasters.
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.
Is Maui still in fire?
Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres.
What caused the Maui fire in 2023?
It said the fire on the morning of Aug. 8 “appears to have been caused by power lines that fell in high winds.” The Associated Press reported Saturday that bare electrical wire that could spark on contact and leaning poles on Maui were the possible cause.
How bad is Maui fire?
It is now the deadliest wildfire incident in the U.S. in over a century, and the worst natural disaster in Hawaii's history. The catastrophe began on Aug. 8. High winds, that some officials say may have been as strong as 60-81 mph, engulfed the area in flames at a rate that was difficult to escape.