Lahaina, Devastated Town on Maui, Is a Trove of Hawaiian History The town was once Hawaii’s royal capital, and there were fears that some of its historic buildings had been destroyed by the wildfires.
Planning to Visit Hawaii? What to Know About Fires on Maui and Big Island Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.