Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires. Author: Christopher Flavelle Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)