The devastating Maui fire What Caused Maui’s Devastating Wildfires? And it’s aftermath

By US Web Stories 8/11/2023

The Hawaiian Islands

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CAUSE:

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HOW BIG?

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Losses & Destruction

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The spreading flames have destroyed numerous homes, historic buildings and businesses on the major tourist strip of Front Street in the town of Lahaina on the western side of Maui. “About 80% of Lahaina is gone,” Green said on Thursday, according to CNN.

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casualties

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Fleetwood's on Front Street has been open since 2012 in the Lahaina community

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Rescue operation

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Media Reactions Oprah Winfrey

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The devastating Maui fire What Caused Maui’s Devastating Wildfires? And it’s aftermath

The Hawaiian Islands

CAUSE:

The devastating Maui fires, along with some on Hawaii’s Big Island, are the product of a confluence of weather conditions—namely, · Gusting wind · Low humidity · Lack of rainfall · Dry vegetation

HOW BIG?

At least 55 people have died and the governor said the scale of the disaster was likely to surpass a 1960 tsunami that claimed 61 lives.

‘There’s no cell service in west Maui.

Losses & Destruction

The spreading flames have destroyed numerous homes, historic buildings and businesses on the major tourist strip of Front Street in the town of Lahaina on the western side of Maui. “About 80% of Lahaina is gone,” Green said on Thursday, according to CNN.

casualties

Fleetwood's on Front Street has been open since 2012 in the Lahaina community

Deadly Maui wildfires destroy Mick Fleetwood's restaurant

Rescue operation

Media Reactions Oprah Winfrey

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