Latest Fire Recovery News
Disaster Area Residential Restrictions to be lifted for Zones 6E and 9D in West Maui
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Zones 6E and 9D.
Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch in Lahaina this month
Starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 2023 and continuing Wednesdays through Nov. 29, 2023, at Lahaina Civic Center, the four Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings will be led by Oliveira, who will provide reentry updates, progress, schedule and common community questions.
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Hawaiian Electric advances Wildfire Safety Strategy, expands grid resilience work
Hawaiian Electric today announced actions it is taking as part of its Wildfire Safety Strategy, particularly in drought-stricken areas at elevated risk for wildfires.
EPA begins hazardous material removal on commercial properties on Lahaina
The US Environmental Protection Agency started work on commercial property zones to remove hazardous materials in Lahaina, Maui.
Community collaboration to share Mālama Maui Pins
The pin, named after the Hawaiian phrase “Mālama Maui,” signifying “Caring for Maui,” hopes to offer solace to residents while providing guidance for visitors. Its fundamental purpose is to establish a supportive environment for residents by offering a visual cue to visitors, signifying the importance of refraining from inquiring about the experiences of Maui residents, thus respecting their privacy.
Federal Housing Administration extends current foreclosure protections for borrowers in Maui County
The Federal Housing Administration has extended current foreclosure protections for borrowers in Maui County to assist those impacted by the August wildfires. Under the protection, mortgage servicers will be prohibited from initiating or completing foreclosure actions through May 6, 2024.
Lahaina Wildfire Relief: Six House Interim Working Groups release draft reports
The groups include Wildfire Prevention, Shelter, Schools, Jobs and Business, Environmental Remediation, and Food, Water, and Other Supplies. Each group was assigned to produce a preliminary report by Nov. 1, 2023 and deliver a final report by Dec. 15, 2023.
200 attend DLNR’s West Maui Boaters meeting
After staff gave updates on Māla Wharf, Lahaina Small Boat Harbor, and Kāʻanapali commercial activities, they fielded questions and comments from more than 200 people.
Police publicly identify one more victim of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 98 of 99 known fatalities
The Maui Police Department today identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire: Lee Rogo, 76, of Lahaina. There are now 98 people publicly identified of the 99 known fatalities.
Disaster area residential restrictions to be lifted for Zones 9F and 9G in Lahaina
Maui County Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents in Zones 9F and 9G with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 3 and 4.
Hawaiʻi House Finance Committee visits Maui to see projects, programs; learn community needs
Members of the Hawaiʻi House Finance Committee, led by Chair Kyle T. Yamashita, visited Maui to view firsthand several projects and programs supported by the State Legislature, and tour state-owned properties in Lahaina and around the island.
Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for remaining areas of Upper Kula
The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula, removing the two remaining areas, UK-2B and UK-5.
Maui police launch Cold Case Detail for unsolved homicides, missing persons cases
The Maui Police Department today announced the establishment of a dedicated Cold Case Detail with a primary focus on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
Hawai‘i Democrats seek a ‘just recovery’ for Lahaina
Hawai‘i Democrats urge a ‘just recovery’ for Lahaina; State Central Committee adopts resolution urging elected leaders to ensure transparent, equitable investments to restore the Lahaina community
DOH: Financial recovery, permanent housing identified as greatest needs for Lahaina
An assessment conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified the greatest needs of Lahaina residents affected by the wildfires and evaluated the impact on their physical and mental health.
Maui police release body worn camera footage from Aug. 8 wildfires
Disclaimer: GRAPHIC CONTENT (Police body camera footage contains profanity). “There’s been multiple narratives about what took place on the day of those fires. This body worn camera footage makes it very clear and convincing that the Maui Police Department—the men and women of MPD—went above and beyond, and their actions reflect the finest tradition of this noble profession,” said Chief Pelletier.
Kula fire debris removal to begin in 2-4 weeks; hazardous site assessments start in Lahaina
Another key milestone in the recovery of Lahaina began on Oct. 27 with the initiation of hazardous site assessments of burned property conducted for the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Credible missing persons list drops to 4 people unaccounted for from Lahaina fire
On Oct. 30, the Maui Police Department’s credible list of unaccounted for individuals from the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire has dropped from five people to four individuals.
Host sites needed for grant-funded jobs program for workers dislocated by fires
Four virtual informational sessions will be held this week for Maui nonprofits and other organizations interested in becoming a host site for a grant funded jobs program for workers dislocated by the wildfires.
Owners of electric vehicles in Maui burned areas should contact county to keep batteries
Owners of electric vehicles that were within burned areas during the Aug. 8 — and who donʻt want their batteries removed by specialized teams with the US Environmental Protection Agency — need to contact the Maui County Abandoned Vehicles and Metals Office by Nov. 6.
