Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Fire Update

On Monday morning, a number of Lahaina residents were granted permission to return to their homes for the first time since the tragic wildfire on August 8th. Interim-director of Maui Emergency Management Agency, 

Darryl Oliveira informed the media that twenty-four property owners were allowed access to one of the initial zones that had been reopened in the disaster-stricken area. As additional areas become accessible to residents in the upcoming month, Oliveira emphasized that officials are providing residents with the necessary space and privacy to mourn their losses.

By Anita Johnson-Brown

photo Lahaina Town Guide

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