#west maui wildfire
Maui Water Department begins initial planning for West Maui desalination plant
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is taking the first steps toward developing its first publicly owned desalination facility in West Maui. The project would extend the arid region’s water resources beyond current ground and surface water limitations that currently force the department to cope with a Stage 2 water shortage. With a desalination […]
Kā‘anapali Beach Resort grows hope for Lahaina with tree donations
As West Maui rebuilds from the 2023 wildfires, Kā‘anapali Beach Resort has expanded its commitment to restoring the region’s ecosystem through Treecovery’s reforestation efforts. With four new grow hubs across the resort and more than 1,600 trees donated, Kā‘anapali Beach Resort is nurturing the community’s long-term ecological and cultural resilience.
Maui Family YMCA announces new West Maui Resource Center
Maui Family YMCA has announced plans to open a multi-use community resource space in Lahaina. Renovations of a former retail building just mauka of Lahaina Gateway begin in August, with a goal of opening the facility in the last quarter of 2024.
MFD deploys N5 Shield sensors, using technology to provide early warning wildfire detection
The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the recent launch of new fire-sensing technology that samples the air and uses AI to provide early warning of fires that may start in parts of Maui.
West Maui golf courses continue to reopen on staggering dates
West Maui’s golf courses are reopening after the recent wildfires as Kā‘anapali and Kapalua Golf, along with Wailea Golf Club in South Maui, remain unaffected by the fires.
Hawaiʻi delegation urges SBA to extend loan deadline for those impacted by wildfires
Today, US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, led the Hawaiʻi Congressional delegation in a letter to Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration, urging the agency to extend the physical damage loan application deadline for people impacted by the Hawaiʻi wildfires.
Mission set up to remove fire caused marine debris, destroyed vessels from Lahaina Harbor, waterways
Unified Command for the Lahaina fire in West Maui has established a mission to assess, remove and dispose of hazardous materials, oil discharges, marine debris and sunken or displaced vessels from Lahaina Harbor and waterways.
County of Maui distribution sites will be transitioning locations, times, days, focus
County of Maui-facilitated distribution sites will be transitioning locations, times, days and focus, according to an announcement released on Tuesday evening. The sites offer food, water and supplies to people impacted by Maui wildfires.
Dept. of Hawaiian Homelands organizes supply drop for Villages of Leialiʻi homestead
The devastating Lahaina wildfire consumed two homes at the Villages of Leialiʻi homestead, which consists of 104 residential lots. They were among the 2,207 structures damaged or destroyed in the Lahaina wildfire.
FEMA map shows 2,207 structures damaged or destroyed in West Maui wildfire, $5.52 Billion price to to rebuild
According to PDC, as of Aug. 11, 2023, damage assessments related to the Lahaina Fire resulted in an estimated total of 2,719 structures exposed; 2,207 structures damaged or destroyed; and 2,170 acres burned. 86% of buildings exposed to the fire were classified as residential.
Maui Council committee to discuss emergency housing for displaced residents
Councilmember and Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Tasha Kama (Kahului residency district) today announced that the Council’s Housing and Land Use (HLU) committee will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 to address emergency housing and shelter for residents displaced by the recent fires.
Maui wildfire updates for Aug. 11: Death toll rises to 80; Limited access to West Maui closed due to unauthorized entry into restricted areas
Wildfire updates for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 can be found HERE. Update: 9:03 p.m., Aug. 11, 2023
A fire that resulted in evacuations earlier this evening in the Kāʻanapali area of West Maui is now 80% contained as of 9 p.m. Authorities say there are no further fire related evacuations being conducted at this time. Maui authorities have confirmed the death toll from the Lahaina wildfire has risen to 67, becoming the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaiʻi. Search and rescue efforts continue today in the heavily impacted area.
Coast Guard continues response to West Maui wildfire, search and rescue continues
“Today, our assets remain actively engaged in the search and rescue response and our responders are operating and searching as though there may still be survivors in need of assistance,” said Capt. Aja L. Kirksey, Sector Commander of Coast Guard Sector Honolulu.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers evacuates Lahaina Shelter during massive West Maui wildfire
More than 140 people were evacuated on Tuesday from the Westside Center shelter operated by Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers. Of those evacuated, over 25 were taken by KHAKO staff to the Wailuku shelter for emergency housing.
