A wildfire burned through the town of Lahaina on Aug. 8, 2023, causing loss of life, property and cultural landmarks. Hawaiʻi Public Radio continues to cover Maui's community efforts to heal and rebuild.
HPR's latest Maui fire stories
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Maui's The Spirit Horse Ranch started a therapy program after the pandemic. It also helped Maui fire survivors navigate shock and loss. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports the program has now expanded to Molokaʻi.
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Fifty trucks will spend five months hauling Lahaina wildfire debris to a landfill in the center of Maui starting next Monday. Maui County says there's enough debris to fill five football fields five stories high. -
The state fire marshal will be responsible for coordinating the state’s fire prevention strategies and response. Dori Booth comes from the Sedona Fire District in Arizona, where she was division chief of community risk reduction. -
A 47-unit West Maui rental housing development for Lahaina educators is expected to be completed in December. -
Summer wildfires have hit the Upcountry Maui community of Kula the past two years. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on what residents are doing to get ready ahead of this year’s fire season. -
The harbor itself is still closed, but after requests from the community, Maui County officials have opened up areas on the north and south ends of the harbor for noncommercial use. -
A temporary housing development is nearing completion for fire survivors in Lahaina who didn’t qualify for FEMA assistance. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports that, along with a roof over their heads, residents are also finding stability and community. -
More than 800 homeowners lived in their Lahaina homes at the time of the 2023 fire. The Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program could save those homeowners an estimated $4.5 million in property survey costs.
