An aerial image taken on August 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii. At least 36 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire turned Lahaina to ashes, officials said August 9, 2023 as visitors asked to leave the island of Maui found themselves stranded at the airport. The fires began burning early August 8, scorching thousands of acres and putting homes, businesses and 35,000 lives at risk on Maui, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said in a statement. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
At least 53 people are dead after wildfires whipped through neighborhoods in Maui, destroying the historic town of Lahaina and prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents and visitors. As of Thursday thousands of people were without power and cell service. We talk about the situation on the ground, what it will take to rebuild and how to help those affected.
Michelle Ka'uhane, senior vice president and chief impact officer, Hawai'i Community Foundation
Clay Trauernicht, extension specialist in ecosystems and fire in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Kahele Dukelow, professor of Hawaiian studies and administrator, University of Hawai'i, Maui College
