Lahaina bore the brunt of the flames and the historic town was completely destroyed. With 2,170 acres burned, the Lahaina fire is about 90% contained, according to the release.
Where did the Lahaina fire start?
Lahainaluna RoadAccording to Hawaiian Electric, the fire that began around 6:30 a.m. “appears to have been caused by power lines that fell in high winds,” as seen in videos taken by local residents that showed a small fire by downed power lines near the intersection of Lahainaluna Road and Hookahua Street that spread to the field …
What happened to Lahaina on Maui?
About 2,000 miles from mainland United States, Maui faced the threat of destructive wildfires on August 8 that would soon erupt into an inferno. More than 100 lives would be lost. Much of the touristic and economic hub of Lahaina, on the island's western edge, would be reduced to ashes.
Where did the fire start in Maui?
How many people died in Maui in 2023?
The authorities announced on Friday that they currently believe 97 people died in the Maui wildfire instead of the 115 fatalities they had been reporting for weeks, a surprising development after initial fears that many more lives had been lost in the disaster.
How many houses burned in Lahaina Maui?
The Maui wildfires damaged or destroyed about 3,000 homes and businesses and caused an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion worth of destruction.
Was Kaanapali affected by the fires?
Neither it or Kaanapali were affected by the fire.