Inside the horrors of the Maui wildfires | Nightline

[@chris7933]

The Navy should have been there too, the rescue efforts were strictly private boats , people fighting the fire with garden hoses . This was a colossal failure on city , county ,state and federal agencies People pay taxes to have these agencies to protect them.

[@MasterBlasterSr]

@oakvillehigh its not a federal responsibility, literally against the law for the feds to do a state or local governments job.... the government started those fires to get rid of the people on that land, the Governor wants to take the land now, he will give it to his rich benefactors.

[@justjosie8963]

Plus, from videos of people trying to leave early on, the police were directing traffic in circles keeping them from escaping.

[@Denis-gk8dj]

this comment deserves more likes

[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

The citizenry should of been fit & sober on average. A lack of sobriety/vegan is catching up to those responsible & not alike. Those witnessing it........will not endure it as ever. All of my hope....

[@jackeroo75]

This is where emergency management official was a complete utter failure.

[@Daniela-alexandra]

3:42 Someone there needed to hug that guy in this moment. His sadness and heartbreak is an appropriate response to the devastation and loss of so many lives… I can’t even imagine 😔

[@nakitanash]

I agree, but he turned away in shame and shame keeps people away when you don’t accept your own emotions 😞

[@lesliecats]

No, a man doesn't need a man hug, when we cry we just need someone to put a hand on our shoulder

[@NancyBest-pz9wp]

I was thinking the same thing. A pat on the shoulder at least.

[@Naiki29]

They should’ve hugged him but probably not use to giving out that kind of affection.

[@Space-raven]

It absolutely ripped me to pieces to this man broken by what he saw. Meanwhile, Biden has nothing to say when asked. I just cannot fathom not even having a word to say for these people… I am so sorry for this community. 💔

[@sandralogue]

My heart goes out to these two captains who braved rough waters darkness and the heat to rescue the survivors. May God comfort them ❤

[@officialWWM]

That poor man is traumatised! I hope he gets the help he needs!

[@PostUp_Time]

*F-HIM HE WAS IN A SAFE SHIP AND DID NOTHING TO GO HELP RESCUE PEOPLE!! WHAT A POS*

[@goodvibes-pw9xlVR]

I can't imagine the scenes he witnessed. My heart breaks for everyone involved. 🙏😭

[@BeardedDragonMan1997]

WE NEED MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITALS. I have been saying this FOR YEARS. Tax-Payer funded MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES . FOR ANYONE . Get the funding from WEED TAX…. makes TOO MUCH SESNE 🙄

[@ralphangel561]

Jesus Christ is the answer 🙏🏼❤

[@robreeto]

Yess, Joe Biden blessed him with $700, so he should be fine now

[@lauraberry960]

The devastation is horrible. Words cannot express my sorrow.

[@robertrichards4930]

Were you there?

[@Fintastrophe21]

​@@robertrichards4930do you even English?

[@lauraberry960]

I lived there bas a child.

[@zianraarnaiz4734]

@@lauraberry960 hugs

[@paulforsell5197]

So?

[@Myra4Bama]

I visited Maui in 2008 and the town of Lahaina and feel in love with the area. Lahaina was such a beautiful and peaceful town. The Banyan tree was spectacular, I was amazed at the sheer size of it. My heart breaks for the entire Island of Maui.

[@christyhayes4584]

It was truly magical and my heart is broken!

[@Ryan-lx6oh]

I'm Australian and my heart goes out to the victims of this tragedy! (May they RIP.) We know all to well how serious wildfires can be! May God watch over all those effected!

[@11Sincere11]

Why would you wish more "heat" on these fine people?? I think they had enough "heat" sheesh! Smh

[@kylecollier7569]

​@@11Sincere11that guy meant "heart" and just forgot the letter r.

[@lynnhelms2021]

@@kylecollier7569I can’t believe he couldn’t figure that out my goodness 😂

[@jamessmith7425]

What is the relevance of you being Australian?

[@LeanneEvangelista-sy5gs]

The 'relevance ' I'd say, is that as a fellow Aussie, we live in a country where every summer represents this exact risk pretty much across the entire country..blistering seemingly endless heatwaves ..many of us have family who have survived bushfires, had family who have fought them or have gone through them themselves...wouldn't wish this horror on another living soul ..

[@maryj4876]

Horrible and heartbreaking, this will always make me cry everytime I hear and watch Maui wildfires. My heart goes out to the all victims. God bless you all.

[@dustinfox8093]

It’s not from a wildfire, it’s from direct energy weapons! Do your research

[@vanessaruiz4705]

you care so much you dont even want justice, you only express some condolences, who cares all those people were murdered.

[@jj..-]

A cop on Front St was ordered to stop those cars from driving out escaping, tourists were on that road in their cars some locals took other back streets but no cars could get out

[@Romans1.24-27]

I pray people have sense enough to understand what really happened...but the gvt and it's ilk are there to help you.. right 🙄🙄

[@georginamcallum1324]

But the rich part didn't get burned. You are not finding out. You are been a parrot for the authorities.

[@dogie1070]

amazing how people from so far away, never been to Hawaii, feel so much sorrow and compassion.

[@SnailSnell]

This is so heartbreaking. There is just nothing anybody can say to make it any better. Seeing all of those people in the water is so awful. Every single person who tried to help, who took their boats to rescue people from the water, is a hero. I hope they know that. I just can’t believe that the fire spread so fast and destroyed so much. It’s awful.

[@dmenace265]

There is ABSOLUTELY something that could be said, but we have a geriatric old fool as a president!!!!

[@helen7635]

I was there in the 80s and they were the most wonderfully kind and genuine people I have ever met, I pray for the families that have lost everything that they are safe, This is such an awful disaster and there was so many mistakes made, How angry I am hearing him say he doesn't regret sounding the alarms,and weakly he retires saying it's for health reasons, At least he's alive,shame on them,trapped families, you can't imagine the fear these poor people felt, I hope the Government are going to now help these homeless people.,this should never have gotten to this stage. God Bless you all, My prayers are with you all.❤🙏😭

[@erastuserazade9785]

Disturbingly, Governor Josh Green is in cahoots to force property owners off their land. Then allow predatory investors and developers to acquire that land.

[@sharonh1671]

The Govenor ,the fire chief ,the president, the electricity crew ,the water authority all will be severely dealt with by God . They might run but they would not be able to hide . They will be destroyed forever.

[@BilliondollarmeDestiny]

​@@helen7635if patterns hold true, the government is going to help these people, help them like it helped the people during hurricane Katrina when it wanted the land and water upon these people lived. Land grab for people in Maui who refused to leave their land.

[@stacyvang2760]

My heart aches for the people of Maui. You can just feel the love and compassion they have for their community. Such a tragedy and it's hard not to feel angry with them at the lack of support they've received. People go to Hawaii for once in a lifetime experiences so it's a shame that not more is done to help our people. To the people of Maui, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

[@meg.22]

guys we need to protect these woods to make sure no human activities are around them

[@AugustTwentyNinth]

Amen 🙏

[@hunterhestekin7420]

Why did the island cut off the water supply??? People were trying to put fires out all over and couldn't!

[@Divinejusticemanifested]

When corporations come in and build it finna be haunted 👻

[@alacroix49]

No sirens, no water, high winds hurricane was 500 miles away. Police and pole trucks blocked roads police re routed people into the fire. It looks like Baghdad when a bomb went off! The state officials on Oahu for a fema conference. No remorse! The government is not coming to help you ever! They are there to steal the land. You must sign over property for help $700. Missing children 800. 184 dead bodies washed ashore to Lanai. They are not reporting the correct numbers. No power, phone service or water in area 3 weeks later. Smart devices and smart meters have lithium batteries and cause explosions. Blue items didn’t burn including Oprah’s house.

[@abana7777]

My heart breaks for all the victims and all the missing people

[@hitzoneproductions7858]

This wasn't caused by a wildfire. Temperature way too hot. Damage way too extensive.

[@hunterhestekin7420]

This was a land grab!

[@LutherS2186]

Questions to be answered in the Maui Conflagration: 1. Why were the alarm systems and emergency sirens not activated? 2. Where were the local government officials (the Governor, State officials, Mayors, council members, fire chiefs, police chiefs, emergency services staff) not around to coordinate strategies to control the fires or help residents evacuate to safer grounds? 3. Why were the entrance to and egress from Lahaina apparently closed during the conflagration? 4. If the US military has reportedly around 11 bases in Hawaii, including 2 Coast Guard bases, why were they not asked to assist in putting away the fire and/or assisting in evacuating the people to safer grounds or on board their ships or helicopters? 5. Why were FEMA personnel and police officers reportedly prevented people from safer grounds in Maui bringing in emergency supplies (food, groceries, blankets, clothes, and other basic necessities) for victims of the conflagration the following days? 6. There were reports that a few weeks before this conflagration happened, there were apparently a significant number of property owners that were approached by real estate and/or insurance people offering to buy their properties, which were refused by said property owners. 7. There were also reports that big real estate investors and developers had meetings with State & Local government officials about the possibility of building “Smart Cities” in Maui, and Lahaina in particular. Was the conflagration, which the State Governor quickly blamed on “climate change”, the quickest way to force the hapless homeowners, who inherited their properties from generation to generation, to sell their properties at a BARGAIN? We need answers to these questions that require intensive investigation by both State and Federal Authorities. There could be serious crimes committed here.

[@ashlynnnicole9334]

I appreciate your inquiries but I highly doubt we’re going to get any real answers

[@kpNov23]

Links?

[@Somee989]

Cultural MISAPPROPRIATION for OPRAH and Zuckerberg to buy HAWAIIAN TRIBAL LANDS! Wealthy are TWO-FACED SCUM. Mr. Oprah, Joy Reed, Maxine Waters are ALL Big Mikes! Sheeple are blind! Females dont have large squared off skulls and huge wide upper mandible(big mouths) & square jawline and wide set eyes..

[@gd8740]

Why aren’t these people in charge doing interviews?

[@valbrooks6982]

Finally someone telling it like you see it. I agree with you!

[@bbert-fauxlopher]

For the guy who resigned, it's a little too late. To the two boat Captains, you are hero's and full of empathy! You should take the first guy's job. My deepest thoughts and sympathy are with you. Keep your land for it is yours

[@honest_abe777]

what really happened on Hawaii: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX61oZKflMl7msk

[@daisyinthesun]

This was p.l.a.n.n.e.d! They want the L a.n.d! 15 min. Cities coming! We are cattle to them

[@BraveJustDefend]

It was set on purpose so celebrities can buy the land from the locals who didn't want to sell, Funny how all the celebrities who own land on that island property didn't get touched.. The Elite want to change it into a utopia only for the wealthy the they burned them out. Like they did with the native Indians

[@Candy-O1776]

Keep that land, don’t sell. Live in a tent on your property if you have to. Be braver than you’ve ever had to be. Don’t allow the Globalists to do this to you.

[@tonypleee]

that guy should never have been in the charge of that position.

[@debid.7072]

These poor families, the community and those who were sadly lost are in my prayers. The saddest part is that these people are no longer in anyone’s thoughts because they get to go one with their lives and have a home and pillow to rest their heads on before falling asleep for the night peacefully, while thousands of people can’t 😢 It’s sad and heartbreaking how we live in a society that is beyond selfish and self centered 😢 Dear Jesus, I pray that at some time very soon, we could live in a better World 🙏

[@Russs37]

Growing up in Hawaii I was taught that the emergency sirens meant a tsunami was coming. The local government repurposed the use of sirens for a general disaster warning. However they failed to inform & educate the public of this change on how they would be using the sirens. The decision to not activate the sirens & educate the public prior to this disaster is probably the biggest blunder on Hawaii's local government

[@debs2461]

Herman implying that they people would be so stupid to run towards a wall of fire if they activated the sirens is just kicking the people when they are down. Then the icing on the cake is him admitting he didn't regret not activating the sirens. What an idiot!

[@maraliske4544]

I understand why the sirens did not sound. We have grown up knowing the sirens mean to run mauka. The power not being turned off, or people evacuated when the high winds were forecasted and brush fires were happening. The water pressure was another failure. I believe in Aloha for all those involved including the leaders who were not prepared nor did anyone ever imagine this possible.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Liar. You think we don’t know what’s going on? How convenient they have video of sparks starting the fire and nothing else. What’s the true body count? Nothin but lies Demons.

[@potentspirit8448]

Your own government murdered your people. "Silent War" has been waged. Several Locals claim City Police detouring highways to Front Str. to blockade. Life is not sunshine and roses.

[@charlesherrington63]

Ya but if the alarms went off people would come outside and see smoke. Not be caught blind while setting in their house. Don't believe their excuses. Think damnit

[@record.retake.repeat7922]

The local government should be held liable for this. No rescue effort whatsoever? Wtf.

[@rod1499]

Dont forget all volunteers that ccame with water annd supplies were turned away.

[@ayyotube5224]

Lol they even blocked people from leaving....

[@Anti-democratChick]

I don't blame them, they would have died themselves.

[@record.retake.repeat7922]

@@Anti-democratChick are you from Hawaii?

[@user-cl1kj7ct3j]

They should be liable period. This wasn't any ordinary fire

[@shaylagoogle3097]

This is scary... Thank you for making this video. We need to see how these things happen and how to try and survive. I feel so sad for the ppl who went through this. It must have been a horrific experience. My heart goes out to everyone.

[@jo-anni.benson2806]

I agree. Meetings need to be held, nationwide, using this fire in Lahaina, Hi and Paradise, CA. as examples of how intense and rapid fire spreads causing devastating conditions. Survivalist would be impressed with these 🎉survivors of Maui.

[@brybry209]

This is beyond sad amazing that there are people like this man, full of empathy. Sending love to all affected. 😢😢

[@M3Busssin]

How about you donate a couple dollars instead? Send some REAL love

[@kpjanssen55748]

@@M3Busssin😊

[@OutposTthirty1]

​​@@M3Busssindo not donate to Red Cross and fema. They're staying in 5 star hotels meanwhile victims are sleeping on the streets with no food and water. They're refusing to give any type of aid unless they sell there land. That is absolutely disgusting

[@ginag6209]

Oh god all those children…. My heart is broken 😢

[@bonnie3937]

Heartbreaking. I cannot imagine being a parent at work, unable to reach their children. Dear God help and comfort all.

[@truthseek3017]

No children, just old satanists.

[@Jinxpowza]

@@truthseek3017 you're so stupid

[@OutsideHuman]

❤Support Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@truthseek3017]

@@OutsideHuman Ukraine is bad and evil and so are the Ukrainian people.

[@famf6234]

😭😭😭. You did your best guys….my heartfelt sympathy to all the victims of these horrific fire..🙏🙏🙏

[@broomstickcowgirl]

This brings back nightmares of the Camp Fire in our county in Paradise, Ca in 2018. Almost 90 people dead and 20,000 homes/buildings destroyed and burnt to the ground. Only one main road in and out. My heart truly goes out to these people. Tears running down my face right now.

[@laraoneal7284]

@broomstickcowgirl. up. The Paradise fire was caused by DEW. Direct energy lasers. 5 years ago. This is all WEAPONIZED WEATHER. Sorry you went through that but I would think u would know by now that these fires are all intentionally caused by our controllers. Aftermath looks nuked. Maui fires are caused by same DEW.

[@TruthInspector]

Yeah hauntingly similar don't you think. Hardly a coincidence

[@k.h.2057]

2000 missing kids that the news won’t talk about.

[@Givemelibertynow24u2]

@@k.h.2057 agreed

[@tutticerutti]

I cannot fathom not putting a comforting hand on the trilogy captain who was crying shoulder.

[@virgilhilts3924]

He was paid to perform Just like ABC gets paid each time they repost this video Gotta drum up faux emotion for likes and subscribes to get the money rolling in

[@catlady4799]

I thought that too.

[@stevencramsie9172]

He wanted to, but as a journalist, you try to stay out of the story as much as you can.

[@nakitanash]

Always putting our titles above our humanity… Unfortunately, most men turn away when they cry, instead of reaching out for comfort 😔

[@lornahudson4454]

Sending love and strength to Maui from the UK 🇬🇧 🙏

[@junea7794]

The guy who said there were no alarms to warn the people also said the government could have done better. So sad. Those people didn't have to die and someone needs to be accountable for failing them.

[@mikee5507]

TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP. TIME FOR REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES!

[@user9b2]

@@mikee5507👈 🐮💩

[@OutsideHuman]

❤Support Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@JonB83]

You'd think in our day, the sirens could also have different tones for different type of disasters. Or one tone means go uphill the other means go to the shore, another for shelter in place. Something like that.

[@potentspirit8448]

Do you all still believe this wasn't intentional?? Unbelievable!

[@casperinsight3524]

It is too much to conceive grieving such a haunting scene of this magnitude 😥 Prayers for the people & pets of Maui 💙

[@ExtremePainGames]

I'm so sorry for everyone involved in this painful catastrophe. RIP to all that perished.

[@lwk4229]

There should have been more than one person responsible for the sirens. He’ll have to live with that mistaken choice all his life. Ditto for the electric co personnel who chose not to turn off the power. Tragedy beyond words.

[@stevorules1820]

He still thinks he's right to have not sounded it. I can slightly understand how people would think it's a tsunami and go inland however most people would see that going inland was going into a fire storm.

[@jlhi808]

He just resigned due to a “health condition” 🤡

[@stevorules1820]

@@jlhi808 ya stupidity is a health condition lol

[@scottdorsey8220]

​@@stevorules1820You shouldn't try to reason with psychopaths. They aren't feeling you.

[@aurelie8220]

I heard they didn’t because the only times they use sirens are for tsunami warnings. …which would drive everyone to high land…. directly INTO the fire. They thought it would cause much more casualties than not.

[@Nottherebutthere]

Was nothing learned from the California fires? All fire authorities should be required to go to conferences each year to learn from experienced people how to handle these situations properly.

[@martingardens]

I live in Sonoma. I can't even get my neighbors to consider removing invasive eucalyptus trees.

[@Paiadakine]

You would think city disaster planners would read after action reports to learn. Calif power companies have been sued for not shutting down power during Santa Anna’s. So now it’s expected to have power shut off. All power companies should follow this plan or bury lines under ground. It’s lessons learned in blood.

[@Paiadakine]

To be fair Hawaii infrastructure is old. It’s not gonna be cheap to upgrade and rates are gonna go up. And utility users never want a price rate increase even to prevent future issues. Maybe today people’s minds will change.

[@scottdorsey8220]

​@@PaiadakineThat may be true, but these people were incinerated. It's a whole different situation than what's been reported. Just look at the images of the grayish white ash. That's too hot a burn for a wildfire. Look at the molten glass and metal, and the standing wood trees. Doesn't that strike you as odd?

[@studioandromedawn4838]

@scottdorsey: So was the Paradise Camp Fire disaster. People were incinerated; white ash everywhere; molten glass/metal from cars etc. There were Firenadoes! So. This HAS happened before. Winds from Hurricane Dora exacerbated the whole thing times 10 at least.

[@milavargas1031]

I am so sad for the survivors, they are pushed to see what's left, to pick up their lives from the ashes, to set aside the memories and go forward, unable to hold back the tears. Prayers for these survivors will not be enough.

[@Candy-O1776]

My heart breaks for the people of Maui.

[@paulforsell5197]

Good for U

[@_west33...]

Government job

[@looksomewhereelseok7224]

The government ain’t doing anything to help us

[@grindhouse-a-gogo7704]

How virtuous. Were you patting yourself on the back as you typed this?

[@johnnychimpo7539]

@@grindhouse-a-gogo7704you know they were. They also looked in the mirror while they did it

[@user-lq9es6wm9s]

A mile a minute?! OMG bless these people

[@danaboyer]

😢💔 This breaks my heart! Im crying while posting this! I recently got a chance to go to Hawaii this past February with my two daughters and future son-in-law (he actually proposed to her there and it was the purpose of the trip). I never thought I would go to Hawaii. It was the most wonderful, magical, beautiful trip!! We visited four of the islands and met some amazing people there!! One, I'm still sort of in contact with! We did get a chance to visit this area and parked on that Front Street to go look at and take pictures of the Banyan tree!! My heart and soul really connected with these islands, so to see this horrible tragedy affects me more, than if I never had gone there. Kinda like meeting and growing to like a good friend, then something tragic happens to them!! Prayers and love ❤ to all in that area!!

[@JoJo-vv9rs]

This man’s hurt is felt through the screen… I am crying with you bless all of you all and I hope you can eventually (should’ve been right away) Get the help you need from the government.

[@yenni502vlog9]

😢

[@bonnie3937]

Those Captains are true heros. God bless them.

[@jasonbourne5142]

Nbc doesn't believe in God

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

This shows how many people are victims when there is a tragedy like this. Yes, you hear about the people who lose their lives and that’s awful and the ultimate loss, but for every life loss there are hundreds more affected by fires, shootings, etc. It is so important for the people affected to get the help they need not only physically, like replacing homes, but mentally. My mother was a survivor of a workplace shooting in the 80s. She survived that day only to be killed slowly the next 15 years until the PTSD from that day finally claimed her. You won’t see her name on a list of victims anywhere, but if that shooting didn’t happen I would still have a mom, of that I’m sure.

[@doubledd1394]

May God watch over all those who passed and those that survived and the families

[@NestorCorpuz-w4c]

Thank you for this comprehensive timeline. I am speechless after watching. I wish that the needs of the community are given soon.

[@studentofabrahamiamavibrat3615]

NOT COMPREHENSIVE ENOUGH. ANYONE CAN GIVE A TIMELINE. BUT WHO CAN SLEAK THE TRUTHS ....ONLY THE DECENT LOCALS THERE.

[@micaela409]

Justice for Hawaii and the people of Maui!!!!

[@kyledodson2992]

I’ve been seeing this reporter for many years. I don’t even know the guys name, but I gotta give props, he goes places and makes good presentations

[@CurtisMiller-w9m]

Props to those still recording when everything is burning down around them. Brave folks.

[@PearlWilson-lj5ok]

I think they're sincerely just trying to tell their story of what's happening. This tragedy has affected so many people. The Aloha spirit from Hawaii still remains strong!

[@tiffanyritter9468]

I couldn’t imagine the heartbreak here. Praying for Maui. 🙏

[@airam-sj2172]

I went through a storm in South Florida. A tree fell on the roof of our house. We decided to escape but there was trees blocking the roads and power lines as well. It was a very scary experience so I can somehow relate to these poor people trapped in an inferno. And those who survived hearing the screams of desperation of those who did not make it.

[@kattmilk]

Same here. Palm Beach County.... Live wires were down everywhere after Irma, but it was too dangerous to stay in the house as well. I never did see any emergency officials.

[@christinethemommy6094]

I mean, I live in Port Charlotte and so we were just hit dead on by hurricane Ian. I don’t consider this situation anywhere near the same as a hurricane because we had a week to make a move. We had plenty of warning and we listened to those who knew best and evacuated to safety. The people in this fire had no warning and were blindsided.

[@kimjunguny]

Driving is much more dangerous than sheltering in place. Unless you were worried about storm surge.

[@alinagarcia8595]

​@@kimjungunythat would be for a hurricane yes but for a fire storm such as this one it is not safe to stay in place best to move away from the fire

[@alanabakke4310]

“Everyone was covered in soot”…….Absolutely heart wrenching. Anybody here ever heard of “wild” fires occurring in a city? Aren’t they usually in the “wild”……hence the term wildfires? Nothing about this situation seems like a “natural” disaster. I’ve never seen anything like this event in my whole life, and trust me, I’m not young (kills me to admit that out loud.). Apocalyptic.

[@DollfaceLizkah]

Yes you are correct. Experts have been warning people for years that climate change is going to cause things like this but people still refuse to accept that it's true. It's happening. Not only in Hawaii. All over. California is experiencing their first hurricane in a long time. This isn't a coincidence.

[@MrFlashyPasser]

Yes. The Marshall Fire in Colorado December 30, 2021 was also a grass fire that destroyed 1,084 homes, many businesses including a Tesla Service Center and the hotel, The Element. Our fire was stopped by snow. No sirens used because they said we would run to our basements hearing them. 20% got evacuation notices. Over a thousand pets lost. Only lost two people in the fire. Only 20 percent got evacuation notices, but we never lost the internet. Also many were at work or on vacation.

[@PinayFuzzions]

Lahaina is close to my heart, once a beautiful place. My heart is broken and cries for the people in Lahaina.

[@DavidWest2]

Californian here, people greatly underestimate how fast a wildfire spreads. The decisions that led to this disaster were years, even decades in the making, it's obvious there was no plan. Insane that they didn't turn on the outdoor alarms because they thought people would be too stupid to run away from the fire.

[@Joe-ij6of]

I think everyone on that island was informed their entire lives that the siren system = tsunami. If siren = tsunami then they head inland for hills/high ground. That would be exactly the wrong thing to do. Many people seemed to have survived by wading in the ocean along the shoreline, which fewer people would've done if they thought a tsunami was coming. Stupidity has nothing to do with it, and if you see smoke then you don't need an alarm to understand there is fire.

[@rachelrach1153]

Please don’t move to Montana ! You Californians are ruining my state!!

[@Reel210Tx]

Exactly was the dumbest thing I’ve heard something sleepy joe would have said.

[@robreeto]

To be fair california government might have done the same thing, The head official said water was sacred and needed to be conserved. The same way Califorinia leadership leaves dead trees (forest fire fuel) in the forest because they don't want people cutting down trees, environmentalists cause environmental damage.

[@vanessaruiz4705]

this WAS a plan.

[@ItsmeHeatherB]

How can I sit there and watch him cry and not show any emotion like this is the saddest thing in the world I’m crying watching this

[@pantyraid524]

crying brings in more views, if it bleeds it leads

[@ItsmeHeatherB]

It seemed to me that the reporter has no feelings….

[@jjohnston1552]

For decades, Maui residents have been fighting to preserve this ancient seat of the kingdom of Hawaii. Just last month, the Hawaiian government passed a law that the Lahaina historical area could not be redistricted for any more development of hotels and such businesses, unless a natural disaster occurred. What are the odds..?

[@Maya-ot2vv]

This is so unreal I cannot imagine how the survivors must feel.

[@valbrooks6982]

Something’s awful fishy right here. That poor captain is seriously traumatized. 🙏🏻

[@NatTurner328]

There’s nothing fishy, MAGAt, they explained that poor infrastructure led to an electrical fire that was augmented by high winds.

[@gaelga]

No sh*t. I still get choked up with 9/11 and the Cedar Fire in my town. And I was nowhere near those 2 things. It's called collective trauma.

[@darcygrimm8354]

Who did 9/11 and who did this is there if you look.

[@deborl7278]

​@@gaelgaI agree with you 9-11 I m 70 and can remember EVERYTHING OF THAT DAY

[@mikee5507]

TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP. TIME FOR REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES!

[@biblemademedoit]

So heartbreaking 😢, prayers for the families affected by this.

[@CanyonArchaic]

This needs to be shared! All of us stand up and share this report.

[@gingersnapped5235]

These two captains will be traumatized for a long time to come. That one guy can barely get his words out. It is so tragic, and devastating to see the aftermath of fire. God bless Lahaina & all its victims & all Hawaiians

[@ednagillum7342]

The beautiful maui. All the vegetation and the loss of homes, stores and so many lives gone. My brother lives there and I feared hed play a hero but God watched over them so I thank God. We as a church prayed for the people that lost so much. Its so sad.

[@rhi.123]

This is terrifying. The sky is so smokey, you can't tell which way to go. My heart goes out to everyone involved. Absolutely tragic.

[@oxyfee6486]

I just watched a interview with a elderly gentleman named Fish, he was shopping at the Safeway and began to walk telling people to get out. He said he was walking beside the people waiting in their cars to leave, he couldn’t figure out why they weren’t moving. When he got to the front of all the cars there was a police man, he told him to let them leave the fire was already at the Safeway. Cop said he couldn’t, he was just following orders, old guy said he started hearing cars explode, cop wouldn’t let them through.

[@sneepsnorp1404]

This is so disturbing. He really said he has no remorse. The interpreter looks disgusted that she has to repeat what he said.

[@Limbosaid]

Truly heart wrenching, my prayers goes to the Maui citizens take heart .

[@ppastrana1672]

And where do we send help to. HOW can we help?

[@Limbosaid]

@@ppastrana1672 I’m from Luxembourg not in USA , I wish I did helped too but I have no idea of how I can donate .

[@CadenRodgers-h7w]

Those Captains are true heros. God bless them.. The devastation is horrible. Words cannot express my sorrow..

[@jackl7778]

god bless them? yet god burned hawaii

[@tuckfisch]

@@jackl7778relajarse

[@tessabishop5455]

If you have ever experienced smoke inhalation - you know how painful it can be. I feel so sorry for these folks.😢

[@kittenkidadventure1477]

Our deep condolences to the people of Maui 🙏❤️from Russia.

[@mikee5507]

GOD BLESS YOU.

[@kittenkidadventure1477]

@@mikee5507 ❤️🙏

[@pinoyvision]

This is so devastating in every aspect and so touching of the 2 guys describing the situation. My heart just simply heavy over the deceased caused by the fire 🔥 and the bombardment of questions and answers as to why the sirens were never set off to alert the people and now god have taken these poor souls to comfort them again

[@georginamcallum1324]

Water was cut off, the school was shut down for that day. They were told to go back in the fire. Can you put the dots ?

[@zzzzzzzzzxx233]

Finally saw what really went down... So stressful I thought I was going to have a cardiac event just watching this....

[@valutoomalatai2320]

Tears from people of Maui , words can’t express my sorrow! God be with the families! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰🥰

[@valutoomalatai2320]

Where are all the helicopters, where all the State of Hawaii government, Maui need yur helps

[@OutsideHuman]

❤Support Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@erastuserazade9785]

@@valutoomalatai2320Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green is in cahoots to boot out Maui property owners to enable predatory investors and developers to acquire Maui land.

[@cindyrogers-harris5120]

I’m crying watching this segment. My cousin Melva May Benjamin perished in this horrendous fire and was one of the first to be identified. My mother and I grieve wondering her last moments…fear, panic…her life partner Ed Sato has not been found.😢

[@lindadurand247]

Oh my gosh! So sorry to hear that, our hearts go out to you and your family ❤😢

[@rachelpomraning4828]

Who tf blocked them leaving! They had orders to block the road. These citizens should unite and fast

[@curiousworld7912]

The response to this tragedy, as follows any disaster - whether natural or man-made - is indicative of the compassion and empathy, most humans display toward those in need. Our society tells us that money, prestige, and power, are what should make for a 'happy' populace, but when it comes down to basic, common, heart-felt meaning; 'happiness' is truly found in helping others. I'm sure the cause of this horrendous fire, who or what is to blame (which was probably a combination of factors), will be found in the days and weeks to follow. But beyond the deep sorrow felt by those who lost friends, families, and homes, or who witnessed the horrors - I find the instinctive reaction in those who rush to help a stranger, even at their own risk, to be 'heroes' in the truest, most human sense.

[@katrinabentley9035]

The people were trapped. Police blocked them in. This is disgusting. Officials need to be held accountable, period.

[@Kittavong]

There’s no words can describe sending love ❤️ and prayers to all the people and families in Maui🙏🙏🙏

[@smittys3069]

Random people talking to their hands and sending their thoughts wont accomplish a damn thing.

[@showmeyourid_truth]

Yes, I'm lifting up prayers for all those families affected with this devastating tragedy. We are nearing the finish line to our eternal home that will never see tragedy like this ever again.

[@danielchitown9339]

Why don't you shove those prayers with your love up your @ss

[@fluffybunny7840]

My thoughts and prayers are with them too!

[@honest_abe777]

what really happened on Maui: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX61oZKflMl7msk

[@BeautifulByNature3369]

I can feel his pain. This is so terrible and sad!

[@trishherbert6310]

They aren't reporting the 180 dead bodies floating in the water, babies burned in thier carseats, a burned kid haunchesd over his dog and more

[@missyk1477]

It leaves you speechless.....Thank you for sharing this video. It just breaks my heart for all.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Heartbreaking. Thank you for more in-depth coverage.

[@peterpanuelo7751]

Love you all for the people of Maui and your love ones who have lost their lives and their missing families. God bless you all. ❤

[@elissaanne1953]

So horrible & absolutely heartbreaking! So many questions..why wasn't there any help?

[@smittys3069]

Do you think that the same people behind this are gonna help?

[@debroahisaacs2452]

It just happened to fast😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@120offroadllc]

BlackRock . Destruction for construction. Oprah first in line to buy some land in Maui. Look at Ukraine. Military industrial complex ☠

[@barbarafriedenberger6205]

If your not aware Satan himself is controlling this earth as I type you, this is why there was no help, evil wants to kill off as many before the Lord returns. Sad but true.

[@barbarafriedenberger6205]

@ZzXZ636 Satan is controlling this earth,

[@ellywitmer1584]

My heart breaks so much for everyone and their families.

[@barbaradouglas2283]

This is pretty much beyond words! Absolutely terrifying to see the aftermath of this location. I’ve never seen anything like this before in my lifetime. I question if there’s not something more sinister that created this. But it’ll take time to find it out.

[@eslahswartz7712]

I can't emagine what the families went through our prayer's and love to all the families love from South Africa ❤

[@sandysuders1586]

I would of given that heartbroken man a big hug. It's terrible thing to live with and replay over & over. When we were a children our home burnt down. I can only imagine losing love ones to a fire. May God Bless all the heros who worked so hard to help those trapped. May Father God be with you and bring comfort.

[@joanholland3438]

It’s unbelievable and I pray for the souls who left and pray for those who are left behind and struggling 🙏🏻 Justice hopefully will be found soon and something can be done about this catastrophe🙏🏻

[@Linda19816]

I’ve been in Lahaina in 2021 and met wonderful people. My heart hurts right now.

[@clivegameinnmg7055]

This is so sad, man when the man shed tears it shows its an emotional time, hope the families get through this. Much love from South Africa

[@jasonbourne5142]

Stop invading africa

[@manueladame43]

I want to give they guy that’s crying a hug. Those two guys couldn’t have given him a hug. Dang. My heart goes out to Maui!!

[@lloydbrown9327]

My condolences go out to the people of Maui! We are lucky here, on the east coast of Canada. We didn't have a lot of fires this summer! But I can't say the same for BC and the NWT! Stay safe everyone 🙏

[@acnoora8209]

Are you serious? The East Coast had some of the worst fires and floods!

[@whinks7039]

Yeah I don't think the smoke in New York and Philadelphia came from the west 🤔

[@katierayfamilytimes8953]

This is so scary God protect us all 😢

[@jackiepaper101]

Sirens are _primarily_ for tsunamis, but they for other things as well... like fires. I think the average person would have put two and two together and evacuated _away from_ the fire. The idea someone would walk _into_ a fire cuz they misunderstood what the siren was for is absurd.

[@eskieman3948]

NO - you are DEAD WRONG on the siren use. When the people hear a tsunami siren, do you know what they are instructed to do? Run like hell for the high ground towards the hills. Do you know where the wildfires were coming from? The hills, and going towards the people.

[@jackiepaper101]

@@eskieman3948 No one woulda been so stupid as to run towards the fire. They woulda understood the sirens were for the fire.

[@stephanielloyd4053]

​@eskieman3948 I'm sure they would have seen said fire coming down the hill, it was also nighttime and would have been clearly seen! It's the government's fault for not telling the public that they had changed the sirens purpose to indicate an emergency, not just a Tsunami.

[@caseylm100]

They could have gone in an area not that would have trapped them. We don’t know the layout

[@stephanielloyd4053]

@caseylm100 To be honest, they'd have had a better chance than they did! No one was thereto rescue them anyway!

[@44Paws]

This is insanity in a first world country. All these people children and animals burned alive! They had absolutely no warning, until it was at their back doors.... It's beyond devastating. Their are no words to describe the immense destruction to Maui and the people. Shame on all the Maui officials, for not warning the people and sounding the sirens, and turning those trying to flee, back towards the inferno 😭

[@wendyleewilliams1157]

😢 terrible monstrous evil......inhumane!!😢

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

It's been going on for ages. I've been studying WW1 intensely during the last couple of years, the elite have always been sacrificing their slaves. Sending soldiers into battles with absolutely no gain to be expected whatsoever, on both sides. Google Battle of the Somme. Casualities of 60000, 20000 dead, the first day alone, on the british side....imagine....A human life counts nothing in the eyes of the so called "leaders". People keep wondering how in Nazi Germany, the entire population could blindly follow Hitler, even when things had already turned very bad for everyone. But today, people still support a system that doesnt give a damn about them. Covid, another example of the complacency of the average citizen who is either too dumb or too lazy to make an informed decision. This will go on if people don't finish this elite off. Which will not be possible by the means of politics and debate.

[@micaela409]

Wtf why are we helping other countries and our state looks like this?!? I ask for justice for the people of Hawaii!!

[@Salma_Nella]

The pain is unimaginable. The story about the 2 captains reminded me of "Dunkirk". 😢

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

same here, first thing that came to mind.

[@goodvibes-pw9xlVR]

It must have been such a terrifying thing to witness. Absolutely heartbreaking. May God watch over you and you all rebuild better than ever before. 🙏

[@christyhayes4584]

This really is very heartbreaking!! Lahaina was magical. Never thought when I left, I’d never see it again. 😢

[@favouredblessed2631]

My deepest condolences to maui omg this is really heartbreaking,i pray for you and all the love from Europe,may those missing be found alive

[@sweetie955]

SO SAD! I cannot imagine the horrific Suffering! I pray for them.

[@glendaharris7219]

Thank you so much for this coverage. They all deserve help that does not permanently displace them. We are praying. Those in power do that right thing. DO NOT LET EVIL, HORROR OF THIS DAY PREVAIL.. Aloha.

[@Glidrz]

Head of emergency management saying he doesn’t regret not sounding the alarms is a slap in the face to everyone affected by this tragedy, he needs to be held accountable, higher ups make mistakes and always get let go with a slap on the wrist and paid vacation time.

[@karamiaropiha8349]

Cos I think they were concerned about people confusing tsunami

[@I_Ozk]

​@@karamiaropiha8349Doesn't matter.. even if people reacted accordingly they would have known that it was the fire and not the tsunami and would have ample of time to escape the fire.. every second is precious in these moments

[@NamelessVoice808]

As a Hawaii resident, we pay taxes for these agencies to operate and have a plan to protect us. This is like living in the 1600’s without power or working fire hydrants. Hawaii wants a refund. We are all realizing that our local government has no idea how to govern and run a state or its infrastructure. Public safety is not their priority.

[@vanessaruiz4705]

well, i hope you dont think this fire was natural.

[@WardCampbell]

2:54... Top down view of the blue car on front street that did not burn!

[@kelli4847]

Somebody hug that man please oh my gosh.

[@patriot9455]

WHY did a primary water pumping station not have a battery or power backup system to allow them to run in the case of a fire damaging the grid. THAT IS A CRIMINAL ABUSE

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

God help heal and aid all of the people and find the missing children