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[ThatStupidLion]

Surprised there hasnt been a thread on this yet. Massive fires spread by hurricane winds scorched the entire area in hawaii burning most of it to the ground. Major destruction. This was a high tourist area for the island.

So far 36 fatalities.

August 9 Maui wildfire news | CNN

Evacuations are underway across Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui as winds associated with Hurricane Dora are fanning wildfires. Follow the latest news here.

amp.cnn.com

Its an active situation and fire fighters are currently trying to contain it.

Good luck HawaiiGAF.

 

[Pidull]

Absolutely wild, I'm really curious what will even be left once it's all said and done.

Maui is such a beautiful location, hopefully the death total starts as low as possible.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Amazing part of the world. This is so sad. I was there at my aunts place when I was 12 and it was literally paradise. Macadamia nuts are going to surge in price

 

[Trunx81]

Just saw it earlier on the news. Terrifying. I Hope they catch the bastard(s) that ignited this fire.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Just saw it earlier on the news. Terrifying. I Hope they catch the bastard(s) that ignited this fire.

It was man made?! Damn.

 

[Trunx81]

It was man made?! Damn.

Over 90% of wildfires are.

Like in 2019:

Suspect arrested in Maui arson incident that triggered massive wildfire

A pair of Maui fires that began late last week are now 100% contained.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

 

[Crayon]

That's fucking terrible. The loss of life.

That's the tourist hangout on Maui. And tourism is obviously pretty important there.

Much love, Mauigaf. You will rebuild. I have no doubt.

 

[Rival]

I visited there with my family almost 30 years ago. Was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. So sad.

 

[Mistake]

I heard people had to straight up jump in the ocean to avoid some of the blazes, and the cinders were catching boats on fire

 

[Days like these...]

Absolutely wild, I'm really curious what will even be left once it's all said and done.

Maui is such a beautiful location, hopefully the death total starts as low as possible.

Wouldn't you want the death toll to end as low as possible? It always starts as low as possible with 1

 

[Pidull]

Wouldn't you want the death toll to end as low as possible? It always starts as low as possible with 1

Cool, my phone made "stays" into "starts" again.

That's what I get for making posts using swipe for typing.

To add something else, I just saw some updated videos of the aftermath. Lahaina is completely gone now, what a tragedy.

Makes me sad that the land will now probably get bought up by a few super wealthy individuals, and there'll be even more consolidation of assets.

 

[SpiceRacz]

That's really tragic. I was just there a few months ago. Sounds like the Banyan Tree and the old courthouse were lost.

 

[PanzerAzel]

As someone who moved to Maui at 8 and spent 25 years on island (now in PA), but who calls it home, this has been a day of tears.

This is a tremendous loss for Maui, Hawaii, and the people. Lahaina was originally the Capital of the islands, a whaling town, and the feeling of history in it was tangible. A beautiful place with beautiful people. It’s hard to even comprehend it’s gone, and I can’t bear to watch footage and see pictures of its decimation. I’m just thankful for the memories I have of Front St. Hopefully the old banyan will hold on.

Fuck! What a shitty day.

 

[Durien]

My family and I were there 2 years ago staying in kanaapali for a week on vacation. I am watching some of the posts on youtube and it is crazy

 

[FunkMiller]

Just saw it earlier on the news. Terrifying. I Hope they catch the bastard(s) that ignited this fire.

Where has it been reported these were started deliberately? Obviously matters in regards to the public discourse on this.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

So far 6 fatalities.

4:08 a.m. ET, August 10, 2023

At least 36 killed in Maui County wildfires​

From CNN's Jamiel Lynch
The death toll in Maui County is now 36, according to a press release from the county.
“As the firefighting efforts continue, 36 total fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire. No other details are available at this time,” the release said.

God damn. RIP

I hope Leoda's is all right. Lahaina is a beautiful town too.

 

[jason10mm]

Damn, that sucks. Was in Lahaina a few decades back for vacation.

 

[AJUMP23]

Sad to see.

 

[AJUMP23]

not good.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Lahaina residents flee into dangerous ocean to escape wildfires, pulse-pounding video shows

Families with what appear to be small children can be seen scaling the rocks into the rough surf off Lahaina while ash and smoke rains down.

nypost.com

 

[EverydayBeast]

I know there’s volcanoes but wildfires is crazy, 100% want to see them recover.

 

[Fbh]

Devastating. RIP to the victims.
Saw some videos of people escaping by car from there circulating on social media yesterday and it literally looks like they are driving through hell.

 

[LordOfChaos]

My province just had its largest ever recorded wildfires this year, not normal at all for us. Crazy times in the world. Hoping it gets better for them fast.

 

[AJUMP23]

Lahaina residents flee into dangerous ocean to escape wildfires, pulse-pounding video shows

Families with what appear to be small children can be seen scaling the rocks into the rough surf off Lahaina while ash and smoke rains down.

nypost.com

Guy had time to pull out his phone and record the dangerous ocean. I would say getting to the water would be safer then burning to death. Not the safest but safer than where you were.

 

[PanzerAzel]

I know there’s volcanoes but wildfires is crazy, 100% want to see them recover.

Wildfires are actually fairly common, especially since the cessation of HC & S that turned the cane fields into tinderboxes by allowing weeds and non native grasses to flourish.

One or two buildings here and there happens from time to time, but the destruction of an entire town and such loss of life is unheard of. Especially a place such as Lahaina, which is a massive historical and cultural loss. This is one of the worst disasters to befall the islands in a long time, if not ever.

 

[Robot Carnival]

RIP to all the lifes lost. I've never been to Hawaii but this is so sad to see a beautiful place being destory like this. if this really was caused by human, I hope they catch those fuckers and throw them in a cell where the sun don't shine.

 

[BlackTron]

Pretty bummed I never got to visit Hawaii before this happened. Like I completely missed the boat on an entire reality that is lost to the ages.

 

[Yoda]

Has the cause been confirmed? Draught conditions? Volcano? Arson? A quick google search doesn't seem to show anything, just speculative articles.

 

[DGrayson]

My sister lives there. Her place was ok as she lived in north Lahaina but her work and all her equipment burned to the ground (she is a dive instructor).

Very sad.

 

[DGrayson]

Has the cause been confirmed? Draught conditions? Volcano? Arson? A quick google search doesn't seem to show anything, just speculative articles.

Cause not confirmed yet but very dry conditions in this part of the island, invasive grasses which get very dry, and there was a hurricane several miles south so crazy winds. I woudl guess that a power line blew down but just a guess.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I know there’s volcanoes but wildfires is crazy, 100% want to see them recover.

I’m at 96%

 

[EviLore]

 

[Eiknarf]

There’s an asshole actor named Jason Mamoa who is telling people five words:
“Do Not Go To Maui”

Fuck him

I’m here now. Booked it ten months ago. And EVERY SINGLE RESTAURANT AND STORE has been thanking us for coming! The locals are really pissed that Jason Mamoa and the mainstream media are telling people to cancel their flights here!

Yes, Lahaina was destroyed. Over 1000 people are still missing and will most likely be added to the 100 confirmed dead.

But the rest of the island businesses need tourism. Every restaurant and every local store in allllll the other towns (Kihei, Paia etc) are functioning at 25% to 35% their normal capacity because Jason Mamoa and the news is telling people not to come to Maui!!!

But life goes on for the rest of Maui, and the people here need to make money!! All these restaurant workers are having their hours cut from 40 hours a week to 16 hours a week! I know this because they’re telling me!!

The truth is, you can’t come to Lahaina (Because its gone!! And it sucks!!!)
But the rest of the island needs tourists. Their economy is struggling

If we were infringing on their resources, they would have stopped all travel/all flights. But they’re not because they need tourists, despite what the dipshits are saying on your TV.

 

[Eiknarf]

Just saw it earlier on the news. Terrifying. I Hope they catch the bastard(s) that ignited this fire.

Apparently it might have been a downed powerline

The news here is saying it was a perfect storm of shitty things that happened

First the strong winds from the off shore hurricane knocked down a power line. That was the IGNITION that sparked up the super dry, drought ridden area.

Then the same crazy winds spread the fire in minutes and hours.

Add to that, the Lahaina power company NEVER turned off the electric, during the fire… which sparked and spread even MORE igniting factors

Then, finally, the Maui officials never activated the sirens!! So nobody got an advanced alert!!! Nor a present tense alert!! (Those are the sirens that always alert the townspeople when there’s a storm or tsunami)

There’s going to be massive lawsuits against the power company here, that’s for sure

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

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[pesaddict]

OPRAH TO THE RESCUE !!!

 

[DeafTourette]

Cause not confirmed yet but very dry conditions in this part of the island, invasive grasses which get very dry, and there was a hurricane several miles south so crazy winds. I woudl guess that a power line blew down but just a guess.

Smart man. That's what I heard ... Arc light caused it.

 

[AJUMP23]

Cause not confirmed yet but very dry conditions in this part of the island, invasive grasses which get very dry, and there was a hurricane several miles south so crazy winds. I woudl guess that a power line blew down but just a guess.

I am going with Power line creating a brush fire. Every time I check twitter though I see people claiming space laser targeting poor people so the stat and Orpah can buy the land.

 

[nkarafo]

Starting wildfires should be punishable by death.

And this comes from someone who is against death penalty.

 

[DeafTourette]

Starting wildfires should be punishable by death.

And this comes from someone who is against death penalty.

Arc light from downed lines. No arson.

 

[SJRB]

In awe of how the US is handling this.

100 people dead. People's entire lives were destroyed, everything they owned reduced to ashes. And what help do they get? A president who is on vacation, "no comments" the press for days and then announces a generous 700 bucks per household, while at the same time asking for another 30 billion for Ukraine.

Unreal. If there ever was a time to riot in the streets, this would be a good one.

 

[kruis]

Apparently it might have been a downed powerline

The news here is saying it was a perfect storm of shitty things that happened

First the strong winds from the off shore hurricane knocked down a power line. That was the IGNITION that sparked up the super dry, drought ridden area.

Then the same crazy winds spread the fire in minutes and hours.

Add to that, the Lahaina power company NEVER turned off the electric, during the fire… which sparked and spread even MORE igniting factors

Then, finally, the Maui officials never activated the sirens!! So nobody got an advanced alert!!! Nor a present tense alert!! (Those are the sirens that always alert the townspeople when there’s a storm or tsunami)

There’s going to be massive lawsuits against the power company here, that’s for sure

Another factor: Hawaiian Electric were aware for a number of years that damaged powerlines could create sparks and set dry grass and shrubs alight, but they spent only $245,000 on wildfire-specific projects in the past four years. This has the making of a negligence lawsuit that could put Hawaiian Electric out of business.

Hawaiian Electric Knew of Wildfire Threat, but Waited Years to Act

Four years ago, the utility said it needed to do more to prevent its power lines from emitting sparks. It made little progress, focusing on a shift to clean energy.

www.wsj.com

 

[DeepEnigma]

Don't worry, the government will be buying up all that land now. Yesterday it was a conspiracy theory, today it's a headline. Thank goodness all the elites estates were also spared, phew!

 

[AJUMP23]

In awe of how the US is handling this.

100 people dead. People's entire lives were destroyed, everything they owned reduced to ashes. And what help do they get? A president who is on vacation, "no comments" the press for days and then announces a generous 700 bucks per household, while at the same time asking for another 30 billion for Ukraine.

Unreal. If there ever was a time to riot in the streets, this would be a good one.

Yes we are governed by a detached bureaucratic aristocracy. Term Limits need to happen.

And when new people come in there care more about power and staying in power than they do about the people they govern.

 

[LordOfChaos]

I didn't know Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree, which is scarred but still standing, was a gift from India. Interesting history.

 

[NoLootBoxDev]

I saw this on the news, but also, and oh boy, people on Facebook were talking as if this was another part of the "great reset".

 

[usctrojan]

Yes we are governed by a detached bureaucratic aristocracy. Term Limits need to happen.

And when new people come in there care more about power and staying in power than they do about the people they govern.

term limits, open primaries nationally and ranked choice voting yesterday for a mere start.

 

[JayK47]

My wife and I were in Maui many years ago for our honeymoon. Very amazing place. Very expensive. Turns out the beautiful hotel we stayed at was torn down. If we ever go back, we will not recognize it. Considering how expensive it now is, we probably could never afford it. No doubt we stopped by Lahaina as part of our trip. I hope they are able to rebuild and bring it back as much as possible to what it once was.

 

[Eiknarf]

My wife and I were in Maui many years ago for our honeymoon. Very amazing place. Very expensive. Turns out the beautiful hotel we stayed at was torn down. If we ever go back, we will not recognize it. Considering how expensive it now is, we probably could never afford it. No doubt we stopped by Lahaina as part of our trip. I hope they are able to rebuild and bring it back as much as possible to what it once was.

Just got a bag of regular Doritos for $8.00 here.

 

[Pimpollo818]

will that make my honeymoon trip more or less expensive....