The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.
Category: Lahaina (Hawaii)
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Tourists in Maui Are Urged to Leave Hawaii During Wildfires
Local officials have asked visitors, who drive the island’s economy, to leave while the island is in crisis mode.
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires.
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.