Misc Maui Wildfires

seamonster · 08-09-2023, 11:04 AM

Maui is burning...

Current photo of "Haleakala" (that road is the start of the "Road to Hana").

Smoke blowing across the landscape as cars pass by on a highway

Smoke blowing across the landscape as cars pass by on a highway

There's housing all up and down that side of the mountain and it's immensely sketchy right now. Even Kihei is in danger (south central). Prayers to the locals and anyone who's trapped in this hellscape. Seemed as if the high winds caught them off guard. But beyond the loss of life of the worlds coolest tree (Banyan tree the size of a city block) is probably gone now (https://lahainarestoration.org/lahaina-banyan-tree/).

Up to date map of the wildfire:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/08/09/hawaii-wildfires-maui-lahaina-dora/

**RealSNR** · 08-09-2023, 11:23 AM

I think TEX lives in Maui? Maybe he can comment what he sees

Oz_Chief · 08-09-2023, 11:30 AM

Yeah, it's real bad. Hurricane Dora has affected the wind, very windy throughout the islands. All Maui schools, but Hana, are closed. I think Lahaina is being evacuated.

Why Not? · 08-09-2023, 12:03 PM

Yeah, this sucks. I’ve spent a lot of time in that area. Sounds like most of the main business district has been wiped out.

cmh6476 · 08-09-2023, 12:18 PM

Lahaina, where that tree is at is pretty far from Kihei (stayed there last year) or the start to the road of hana, from what I remember. Still looks like it sucks, a lot.

cmh6476 · 08-09-2023, 12:19 PM

nevermind

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/0...hipped-flames/

TEX · 08-09-2023, 12:22 PM

Seen this first hand. Not good...

tredadda · 08-09-2023, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Seen this first hand. Not good...

You gonna be alright out there?

GloryDayz · 08-09-2023, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Seen this first hand. Not good...

Yikes. Stay safe...

TEX · 08-12-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Yikes. Stay safe...

Yep. Im about 10 - 15 miles away in Kapalua. Been pretty much locked down and made evacuation plans in case it had tracked this way. At night I could see the orange glow in the sky and haze in the day. Strong winds kept the smoke away from where I am.They have most of Hwy 30 south closed with road blocks so no getting near the area, even if you have a reason to be there. Lahaina is completely destroyed. Cant believe the total devastation. What a surreal experience. No words, just prayers.

GloryDayz · 08-12-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Yep. Im about 10 - 15 miles away in Kapalua. Been pretty much locked down and made evacuation plans in case it had tracked this way. At night I could see the orange glow in the sky and haze in the day. Strong winds kept the smoke away from where I am.They have most of Hwy 30 south closed with road blocks so no getting near the area, even if you have a reason to be there. Lahaina is completely destroyed. Cant believe the total devastation. What a surreal experience. No words, just prayers.

Indeed. And right now the 1st responders just need space to help the people who are sifting through the rubble where it's safe to do so.

cmh6476 · 08-09-2023, 12:24 PM

KU is supposed to play in Lahaina in a few months

splatbass · 08-09-2023, 12:30 PM

It’s a bad deal. I’ve been an Oahu resident for more than 30 years so I’ve been to Maui many times. Sad to see.

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Monty · 08-09-2023, 12:58 PM

We were just in Lahaina 30 days ago. We loved it there and can't imagine that it's mostly all gone at this point. Just wow.

Monty · 08-09-2023, 02:08 PM

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08-09-2023, 11:04 AM	Topic Starter
seamonster Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $5725409	Maui Wildfires Maui is burning... Current photo of "Haleakala" (that road is the start of the "Road to Hana"). There's housing all up and down that side of the mountain and it's immensely sketchy right now. Even Kihei is in danger (south central). Prayers to the locals and anyone who's trapped in this hellscape. Seemed as if the high winds caught them off guard. But beyond the loss of life of the worlds coolest tree (Banyan tree the size of a city block) is probably gone now (https://lahainarestoration.org/lahaina-banyan-tree/). Up to date map of the wildfire: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/08/09/hawaii-wildfires-maui-lahaina-dora/
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08-09-2023, 11:30 AM	#3
Oz_Chief Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Casino cash: $1015101	Yeah, it's real bad. Hurricane Dora has affected the wind, very windy throughout the islands. All Maui schools, but Hana, are closed. I think Lahaina is being evacuated.
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08-09-2023, 12:03 PM	#4
Why Not? In Search of a Life Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $2608994	Yeah, this sucks. I’ve spent a lot of time in that area. Sounds like most of the main business district has been wiped out.
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08-09-2023, 12:18 PM	#5
cmh6476 Keep Camp Home! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Joe MO Casino cash: $2116277	Lahaina, where that tree is at is pretty far from Kihei (stayed there last year) or the start to the road of hana, from what I remember. Still looks like it sucks, a lot. __________________ from September to February! from November to April! from April to October! 2024 Adopt-a-Chief: Xavier Worthy
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08-09-2023, 12:19 PM	#6
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08-09-2023, 12:22 PM	#7
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08-09-2023, 12:24 PM	#12
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08-09-2023, 12:30 PM	#13
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08-09-2023, 12:58 PM	#14
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