From Grist: Wildfires just Destroyed a Maui town; Next Year Could Be Worse.

From The Conversation: Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges
hinder government’s initial response when disasters strike islands

From the WashPost: Maui fires not just due to climate change but a ‘compound disaster’ The fires were a textbook case of many different agents acting together

From the WashPost: Maui fires not just due to climate change but a ‘compound disaster’ The fires were a textbook case of many different agents acting together

From the WashPost: How the Maui wildfires devastated Lahaina, hour by hour
In a visual timeline, survivors recount how they were overwhelmed by the fire’s speed, smothering smoke and lack of escape routes

From The Conversation: After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings.
August 14, 2023

From CNBC: ‘Nothing can prepare you’ for devastation of Hawaii wildfire, FEMA administrator says. August 15,2023.

From The Guardian: Charred debris, toxic water, remote towns: Lahaina’s recovery will be a ‘slow process’
August 16. 2023

From the Guardian: Maui wildfires expose rift over island’s tourism: ‘We’re more vulnerable than anyone admits’ August 17, 2023

From the Wash Post: The toxic aftermath of the Maui fires could last for years
Lahaina is plagued by hazardous debris, chemicals and undrinkable water. A big storm could worsen and spread the wildfire contamination. August 17, 2023

From the Wash Post: Sleeping in cars and tents, Maui fire survivors are unsure what to do next. Many who lost homes and businesses in the blazes are camping on the beach. They are living, hour by hour, unsure of what the future holds. August 18, 2023

From Grist: Locals have been sounding the alarm for years about Lahaina wildfire risk
August 19, 2023

From the Wash Post: A terrifying fire struck Maui in 2018. Officials were warned of a repeat. Maui officials promised to improve fire safety following the near-deadly blaze, but didn’t broadly act, according to an investigation by The Post. Sept. 22, 2023

From the NYTimes: Maui Knew Dangerous Wildfires Had Become Inevitable. It Still Wasn’t Ready. As President Biden arrives to survey the damage with state and local officials, shock and grief are giving way to anger and questions about the government’s preparation. August 22, 2023. VERY IMPORTANT ARTICLE!