HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Exactly one year ago this week, wind-whipped wildfires tore through Maui, decimating Lahaina and forever changing the landscape of the historic community.
The events of Aug. 8, 2023 claimed the lives of 102 people and destroyed the town in what is now the deadliest wildfire disaster in the United States in more than a century.
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Many lost loved ones, and thousands lost their homes — some of which were generational.
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In the months since, residents continue to cope with grief, while others struggle with guilt and trauma, haunted by the memories of that day. And while the community mourns, it also faces a tough uphill battle to rebuild.
While looking at lessons learn, efforts are also underway across all islands to ensure that a disaster like this never happens again.
All week long, HNN will mark the one-year anniversary with live reports from Maui — on Sunrise, This is Now and evening newscasts — as well as coverage of community events happening.
On Tuesday, Hawaii News Now will also premiere a special hour-long documentary to mark the one-year anniversary of the wildfire — showcasing stories from survivors, efforts to rebuild and how the community can move forward.
How to watch the documentary:Watch live on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on KGMB.Watch a rebroadcast of the special on Thursday at 7 p.m. on K5, or Saturday at 3 p.m. on KHNL.You can also watch on your computer or mobile device on HNN’s special Maui wildfires section.HNN will also post the event on our Facebook and YouTube pages.Got Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire? Download the HNN app for free to watch!
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Publish date : 2024-08-05 23:16:00
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