Which island in Hawaii is on fire?
Which island in Hawaii is on fire? Hawaiian officials are discouraging nonessential travel to Maui amidst the fire's destruction on that island.
How many people died in the Maui fires?
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.
Are hotels in Maui affected by the fire?
It's not possible to visit Lahaina or any of the burned areas in West Maui. Hotels that were in Lahaina town were destroyed by the fires. The hotels further west of Lahaina town, in Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Napili areas, were not destroyed by the fires.
Is Maui still in fire?
Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres.
How many confirmed dead in Maui?
Confirmed deaths: 98 8, becoming the country's deadliest wildfire in more than 100 years. Locating remains and identifying victims has been a difficult process.
How many homes were destroyed in Maui?
The fires destroyed more than 2,000 structures. About 1,500 were residential, worsening a housing shortage that's been years in the making.
Is it safe to go to Maui?
October 8, 2023 Respectful travel to any of the Hawaiian Islands, including the accessible areas of Maui, is welcomed and encouraged, now more than ever. With the exception of Lahaina, West Maui accommodations have begun to reopen to visitors again.
Is it safe to go to Honolulu now?
The HTA added: “Currently, travel is still welcomed to the island of Hawaii. Visitors are encouraged to contact their hotel accommodations provider and airlines for updates that could affect their stay on island.”
What happened in Maui Hawaii?
Some Lahaina residents will be allowed into their neighborhood on Monday to see what is left of their homes, for the first time since wildfires swept across parts of Maui on Aug. 8 and killed at least 97 people, making it one of the nation's deadliest disasters.