A historic Hawaiian town that was once home to 13,000 people is now a desolate ruin. With the death toll rising, the true scope of the tragedy is still unfolding.
Tag: Maui (Hawaii)
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Wildfires Threatened a Haven for Hawaii’s Endangered Birds
A conservationist and a neighbor defended the center, part of an effort to save the state’s native birds from extinction, until firefighters arrived.
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Photos From the Hawaii Fires and the Aftermath
The historic town of Lahaina was devastated by the fires that moved through the island of Maui this week.
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Maui Had a Housing Shortage Even Before the Wildfires
With hundreds of homes lost in Lahaina, many fear rebuilding will be difficult or even impossible for some residents.
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In Lahaina, Maui, Many Hawaiian History Gems Are Lost to Wildfires
A city devastated by fire in Maui was a magnet for tourists. But for families from Lahaina, especially Native Hawaiians, it was a home with a deep history.