What part of Hawaii is under fire?

What part of Hawaii is under fire? Aug 21 (Reuters) - Wildfires on Hawaii's Maui have killed at least 114 people, forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate the island and devastated the historic resort city of Lahaina. It's the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.

Should tourists go to Maui?

“We are asking for respectful, compassionate, responsible travel to the island at this time. Visitation is welcome and encouraged to the many open areas of Maui, now more than ever.”

Which island in Hawaii is on fire?

Hawaiian officials are discouraging nonessential travel to Maui amidst the fire's destruction on that island.

How can we stay safe in Maui?

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.

Is it safe to travel to Waikiki Hawaii?

Remember: friendly locals and a solid police presence around downtown Honolulu and Waikiki Beach makes these areas largely very safe for tourists at night.

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.

Is it safe to travel to Kona Hawaii right now?

Yes, you can visit Hawaii right now. Hawaii is welcoming visitors back to our islands: for incoming domestic travelers, there will be no COVID requirements.

How many confirmed dead in Maui?

Confirmed deaths: 98 8, becoming the country's deadliest wildfire in more than 100 years. Locating remains and identifying victims has been a difficult process.

What happened in Maui Hawaii 2023?

In early August 2023, a series of wildfires, referred to as the Hawaii Firestorm by the United States government, broke out in the U.S. state of Hawaii, predominantly on the island of Maui.

Is it safe to go to Honolulu now?

The HTA added: “Currently, travel is still welcomed to the island of Hawaii. Visitors are encouraged to contact their hotel accommodations provider and airlines for updates that could affect their stay on island.”

What happened in Maui Hawaii?

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.

Is Maui in a lava zone?

In other words, no place on Maui has volcanic hazards equivalent to Lava-Flow Hazard Zones 1 and 2 on Hawai'i Island.