Residents were urgently ordered to evacuate as yet another devastating fire erupted on the western island of Maui in Hawaii, exacerbating the already severe damage caused by the worst wildfire in history. According to reports from Reuters and the Associated Press on the 26th (local time), the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (EMA) posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that day, stating, “Evacuation orders have been issued on the island of Maui due to the ongoing local wildfires. Do not delay; evacuate your family and pets immediately.” This latest evacuation order encompassed the area from Anapuni Loop to West Mahipulu in Lahaina, just a mere few kilometers away from the site where over 100 lives were tragically lost in the previous wildfire that occurred on August 8th.
Hawai’i authorities issued a subsequent notice, confirming that firefighters successfully managed to contain the flames at the scene, alleviating immediate concerns of any further threats. However, the devastation wrought by these wildfires remains undeniable. As of today, a staggering 18 days after the worst wildfires ravaged Maui, the death toll has climbed to a heart-wrenching 115. Furthermore, there are still 338 individuals reported missing, who have yet to be accounted for.
This tragic situation serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for continued efforts to combat and prevent wildfires in vulnerable regions. The resilience and unity of the Maui community in the face of such unimaginable loss is commendable, but the road to recovery and healing will undoubtedly be long and arduous. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this devastating ordeal.
▲ The historic Waiola Church hall in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer / The Maui News via AP) CREDIT REQUIRED
Residents were ordered to evacuate as another fire broke out on the western island of Maui, Hawaii, which suffered the worst wildfire damage ever.
According to reports from Reuters and the Associated Press on the 26th (local time), the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (EMA) posted on X (formerly Twitter) that day, “Evacuation orders have been issued on the island of Maui due to wildfires local. ,” and said, “Don’t delay right away. Evacuate your family and pets,” he said.
The evacuation order was issued in the area from Anapuni Loop to West Mahipulu in Lahaina on the island of Maui, just a few kilometers away from where more than 100 people died in the wildfire that happened on the 8th.
▲ FILE – A general view shows the aftermath of wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo / Jae C. Hong, File) AP FILE PHOTO
Hawai’i authorities said in a subsequent notice, “Firefighters were able to contain the flames at the scene, and there are no additional threats.”
Meanwhile, as of today, 18 days after the worst of the wildfires, the death toll stood at 115. The remaining missing people were tentatively counted at 338.
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