Hawaii fires: historic town of Lahaina ‘completely gone’ as death toll rises

The historic Hawaiian resort of Lahaina is now "completely gone" after the devastating wildfires, according to those who've fled, while the island of Maui now resembles a warzone.
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Fifty five people are already confirmed to have died, and that's expected to rise sharply when emergency teams begin searching through the remains of burnt out buildings.
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[@tarapiglet]

There was only one road out and that got backed up. One man said, at 8am they were told the brush fires were contained. At 1pm he returned from work smelling smoke, and within 30-40 min the sky was black and everything started to become ablaze. The Governor has assured us that fire safety will be vehemently taken into account in the rebuild of Lahaina. Keep in mind the winds were 40-80mp constant gusts, insanely windy as if it were hurricane winds. I know, I live in Kihei. This pushed the fire all too easily with the dried-out wooden structures around. Lahaina should be rebuilt with underground electrical lines.

[@lordchaa1598]

Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough anymore. These people need food, water, building supplies and most importantly people on the ground providing any help they can. I’m so saddened by this news.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

help is on the way

[@bighand1530]

God is the ultimate provider

[@CensoredByYouTube965]

As loved Hawaii is, they will get the help. Unfortunately being over 2,300 miles from any major landmass doesn't help.

[@billwilenski]

No one’s talking about what really happened. How does a Place burned down like that?

[@greggibbs8641]

You know other than Satan, there were evil minds behind this.

[@johnhili8664]

Simple because all the houses are made of wood what do you expect all you need is some wind and off you go!!!!!!!!!!

[@beeod4824]

The metal & glass was melted, but some wood and plastic survived.cars were burns up and melting but the grass and some trees were not even touched surrounding several cars. He’s right nobody is really talking about what happened. And the next day after the fires there was hardly any wind, so that lady was lying. God bless the people of Lahaina. My prayers are with you.!

[@Marie10174]

This is beyond heartbreaking. My thoughts & prayers to everyone affected by this fire & my deepest condolences to those who've lost family & friends.

[@victorypath7202]

Hello marie.. From which country are you watching

[@aaronjohnson2215]

How does the fire go from house to house across the streets?

[@fgmace]

I lived in Lahaina three months and remember walking in those neighborhoods... just terribly terribly heart breaking!! ... and then you add your political BS!! Shameful!! “Oh,we are all to blame for using oil for fuel!” Spare me!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertwalegir8677]

Can’t stop crying I’ve been to Maui over 30 times dreams. I’ve turned in the memories in Lahaina and most importantly, we all must remember the culture, the history and the heritage of the Hawaiian people Mahalo.

[@ikaika.mauricio]

Mahalo nui Robert, much aloha from Oʻahu.

[@annarosas9829]

Prayers For Lahaina and it's residents so sorry for your loss 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@safirahmed]

It's been said in alternative media that Directed Energy Weapons have been used with vehicles, roads and some trees untouched by fire whilst houses were destroyed.

[@betsyj59]

Sirens never went off and people escaping in cars funneled into downtown street because highway blocked off.

[@superpaultoa1064]

It’s a miracle the banyan’s still standing. Thanks to it’s 46 roots. So if the tree’s helping itself, we can help it too. So lets go Hawaii. Let’s save our tree. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@HawaiiSustainable]

🙏🌳

[@catdog7497]

i mean just let her finish a single thought or sentence. rushing her out the door the moment you asked the first question

[@Dramn_]

yea and the "sures" are a bit meh

[@Deathtroopers09]

It’s not the global warming that’s the issue it’s the destruction of native ecosystems

[@WiggyB]

@Deathtroopers09 ...as a consequence of climate change.

[@wachox]

It's both

[@CensoredByYouTube965]

Which climate change is a major contributor of.

[@grishyroy9271]

And how did climate change cause this fire? Prior to the 20th century, great areas of land were destroyed routinely from fires. I’m assuming that was climate change too?

[@WiggyB]

@@grishyroy9271By increasing the statistical likelihood of this type of event occurring. Fires happened before, yes. Individual events are always tricky to attribute - but the changing climate ensures that the required conditions occur more regularly. All that's needed after that is a spark.

[@MikeK6046]

Absolutely horrible and life-changing for the people who lost any of their loved ones and property/ possessions. WHAT STARTED THIS FIRE??????

[@IldikoDihen]

Good question. It would be good to know, how and by whom this horrible fire started.

[@Jacquelyndorindachic]

The Heat.

[@MikeK6046]

What type of heat? A lighted Match? a BBQ? An EV?@@Jacquelyndorindachic

[@Bellasie1]

@@Jacquelyndorindachic Heat is not new to the Hawai'i islands! Something else was involved.

[@michaelmusson3593]

Hawaii is truly heaven on earth. I vacations there for a week doesn't get that hot. When I was there in the mid 90's the place I stayed at didn't even have air conditioning. It would have a short rain everyday usually afternoon. I damn hard to say what would cause something this devastating. @@MikeK6046

[@nicolasy3392]

Heartbreaking 💔 😢 It's so 💔 😢 heartbreaking 💔 Prayers & sincere condolences go out to the whole aera of Hawaii & beyond to all families, friends & workers. So sorry for your loss . It is absolutely devastating 😢 💔 . Is there a relief fund ? God bless all their Hearts & Soul's 🫶🫶🏽🫶🏻🫶🏼🫶🏿💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@armandoverduzco2250]

The devil is loose Repent while we have time don’t be deceived

[@SiggMark]

Looks like a Nuke went off smh.

[@mgkltime6818]

In addition to thoughts and prayers, they need so much more! Calling Cruise Ships to come to the rescue and aid of our neighbors. NOW!

[@user-wi9fv7jn5t]

good idea

[@MakaiMauka]

Send the billions just earmarked for Ukraine to Maui

[@user-wi9fv7jn5t]

tell JOE - the criminal biden

[@justbecauseOK]

sorry but that is quarantined money for Pentagon. Can't be transferred. Increase taxes on super rich.

[@HawaiiSustainable]

They’ll probably start another money laundering operation capitalizing on this disaster

[@dustinmiller2775]

Man those "downed power lines" are really something, yeah?! Looks almost like they lasered these people off of their property. 🧐 But that would be like, Cyber Polygon stuff, we can't talk about that!

[@TammyMullins-jv8wm]

Sending prayers 🙏 to all 😢

[@Thomas-em9du]

Thank God 🙏 for helping the young family!! At least they have a home to get to😊

[@redreuben5260]

Thank god ? Your Fucking joking !

[@ronaldcole7415]

US Navy going to come in in a Big Big way to help. The islands have been the home of the 7th fleet. God's speed.

[@XxTheAwokenOnexX]

Stay Safe Hawaii ❤️

[@adamday6315]

Seriously did you really just blame this on burning fosil fules ?

[@IldikoDihen]

It is a joke. To cover the real problem, the real reason, how this horrible fire started.

[@elizabethporter5153]

So sad.💔

[@dianeryan2440]

I'm sorry to everyone for their lost, may God be with you all Amen

[@reneestevez7193]

Any serious meteorologist would explained it right......, the earth has cycles that every one and then fluctuates in temperatures is not only fossil fuels that influence it.

[@belkentens]

Quick Quick We need to report on wildfires Hawaii??

[@beachbum5118]

too bad they just had to get rid of the superferry. Left Maui after 28 years after realizing Maui was just going to get plain silly for irs people. Maui has the worst beauracracy for building and constriction projects plus just inept old boy leaders. Lahaina is way beyond their capabilities

[@aburetik4866]

Hawaii should be a sovereign country administered by its own ppl. American colonizers should leave this beautiful place

[@verabolton]

3:27 1.2 degree warmth causes huge wildfires all over the planet 🤔 - this is almost as painful to watch as the rest of the video 🥺 Wildfires are common. The hurricane force wind made this one so deadly.

[@user-xx8yo8mk9x]

why are these people sitting on the cold floor?

[@camilocienfuego-br9qt]

it,s wasn't a casualty amazon, black Rock, Microsoft, face book you named how many of them buying their own island in same area means that create their conditions take over the more beautiful part, incredible.

[@monicaclark9581]

Like a bombed out war zone. This is extreme.

[@motherofallemails]

Can't stand people who deliberately whistle their 's' through their teeth when they speak for extra effect. It's so contrived, and this is not the time or place to be doing that. 🤬

[@kp4588]

It's their world... Your just lucky to live in it.

[@Alba52warrior]

How many people do you think have died wtf why would you ask that duh🤦🏻

[@The_Endo]

1:28 crazy how this kid seems to be numbed from the emotion and is still posting tiktoks or some $hit

[@megantheestalin]

the territory on which Lāhainā was built used to be a marshy wetland, before American settler-colonists diverted the water to fuel their plantations. the destruction of Lāhainā is just the latest consequence of American colonialism in Hawai’i. may Hawai’i win back her freedom and independence from the American empire.

[@carolh2745]

Thousands of jobs gone. This is a small island and tourism is the main economy. Lahaina is the economy. With it gone, goes the jobs too. They can go to Oahu who's got lots of tourism jobs.

[@jose.rzaragoza1937]

God bless you all

[@sweettea-ms7ex]

What an absolute horror. Everything they know gone. All the lives lost

[@snsn7251]

What caused this?

[@Bleu-en2bf]

I wonder if it was deliberate?

[@mrc4912]

Downed power lines and high winds.

[@stevetheprogger1]

Trees don't spontaneously combust. This was started deliberately I suspect

[@flparrotz1]

Alot of people know exactly what caused this but they will repeat their same lies because it works for most people who dont want to see what is gong on. This is in a town.... not out in the edge of a forest etc... and the before pics show everything is green, not dryed up.... and very little of this area is green grass and trees, almost all black top and homes. And the poor people have no idea that the FEDs arent gonna help them. It will only come from locals and independent people who want to help. Billions sent overseas for WAR though....that shows you what their motives are...it is right in front of you people. When you see everything burned up and trees still standing, you KNOW!

[@immortalsofar5314]

In the 2010s, 96% of Hawaii's electricity was generated by imported coal and oil and the electric company had political clout to prevent harnessing the tropical sun, Trade winds, tidal and geothermal resources available. Looking at their site now, they at least pay lip service but obviously still want a return on their initial investment. That company should have at least partial responsibility for this and, preferably, have a knock-on effect so that those who profit from wrecking the climate, pay to fix it.

[@KEALOHA-ju4jm]

sorry, u r general and very wrong I live in Puna Hawaii and we are exactly 500 square miles in size. and we use solar power to go with our PGV system Puna Geothermal Ventures we get out electricity from holes in the ground where ground water is volcanicly heated thus making steam that turns surface turbines to make FREE electricity for hundreds of thousands of years straight. The ground water always refills and this volcano has been subsurface active for 400,000+ yrs straight... aloha

[@grishyroy9271]

If 96% of energy was imported, then people used it. Without demand there is no supply-and do you want to go back to burning wood from trees for heat and cooking? Back to the 17th century to rely on the weather for energy? Then your society will fade away. We can only now start to take advantage of wind, solar, etc to a better degree….but it’s still a way off.

[@immortalsofar5314]

@@KEALOHA-ju4jm I lived in Kihei for 2 years from 2002 and Maui Electric's site had a breakdown of their generation on their web site which showed what I described. There was a move to put windmills but, like every other alternative generation, it was shut down by the politicians. I hope Maui recovers - it was a beautiful home.

[@user-xd8pj2mm4t]

High winds, old dry, rotten wood a disaster waiting to happen, who would have thought, bless the survivors

[@motanell7133]

So cool

[@greggibbs8641]

We pray for all that have been touched by these fires and pray for God to get glory even though things look so bad. God is greatest in our worst.

[@HawaiiSustainable]

Horrible council chair Lee she just cares about the profits of huge foreign corporations not locals

[@vapete1237]

That newscaster is a knob, dont ask questions if youre not prepared to listen to the Woman who is all knowing and clearly traumatised by the horrific events on the Island of Maui ..

[@naomi5495]

We need to make it law that communities affected climate change can easily claim compensation from oil companies operating in any/all regions of the world.

[@user-wi9fv7jn5t]

LOL LOL you're a clown

[@justbecauseOK]

good idea but pigs will fly first

[@Debra309]

DEWs

[@jerrycooper7300]

So very sad...but I call bogus on the global warming woman who just had to blame global warming. sMH

[@timebot000]

🎯

[@grishyroy9271]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@daveweiss3839]

Maui County is a joke. Our govt is broken.

[@nikzad2167]

A man would not want that even for it's enemies. is it a conspiracy or natural disaster? I pray for the remainings

[@debj4776]

Our prayers are with each of the survivors as they must keep faith and hope while enduring the horrific trial that was set before them. As for who ever turned off the water, no sirens went off or put up barricades blocking the road of escape causing so much loss may mercy be on you as the Bible stars you will reap what you sow. This was just evil..how could anyone with any about of a conscience allowed so many to die and be burned out of their homes?

[@jamman8678]

We have to change the way we consume.

[@gracebrown72]

@Grace:THE NATIVES SAY FEMA WONT GIVE THEM SUPPLIES UNLESS THEY AGREE TO GIVE UP SACRED NATIVE LANDS😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@NOBLEMAK]

appalling journalism......and very rude.

[@catalinamarquez6937]

Is very important for you government this island this land exactly what are you hiding people exactly what is the island have for you is very important land for you

[@gracebrown72]

@Grace:DEAR GOD PLEASE HELP PLEASE HELP DONT LET THE ELITES KILL THESE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OFF FOR THEIR LAND😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@user-cx8bg8kv6z]

Where are the American soldiers? Don't they help the people of the Hawaiian islands? Is that the smell of freedom?

[@tikitavi7120]

Of course they are going to find a way to politicize a tragedy.

[@Skjerstad1812]

Death ray more likely...

[@madmesmith5187]

When will the Greed of the oil companies be exposed and held to account. Breaks my heart we suffer and they live like kings.

[@Theoobovril]

"1.2 degs higher had we not been burning fosiile fuels" ?...not true. The atmosphere only contains 0.04% (440ppm) of CO2 and of this amount man has only contributed towards 3% of it. As can be seen from these officially accepted figures that mans contribution is insignificant. There is also contention regarding the genuine average temperature rise since global warming started around 1880. Here it was stated to be 1.2 degs. But off the record, since counter global warming arguments are not permitted in the main media outlets, so scientists will state the average rise is only 0.5 degs. If the rise was 1.2 degs snd mans contribution to CO2 is 3% then man can only be responsible for 3% of this rise in temperatures. Hence man can only be blamed for a 0.039 degs rise in global temperatures. From all this so you can understand why global warming debate is not permitted for to do so would expose the man made global warming issue as a hoax, and that is what it is, a hoax.

[@redneckscumbags4422]

why couldn't this happen in washington to more deserving people?

[@catalinamarquez6937]

Steel play with the answer truth real truth

[@jamkrk]

It's all been prophesized. Wake up people. Get right with God through Jesus Christ.

[@weedpuller2000]

Directed Energy Weapons?

[@jakereevesward4562]

🥴

[@43warriormode98]

Exactly ☝️

[@lteee444]

franchot pearson channel explained this

[@safirahmed]

It's been said in alternative media that Directed Energy Weapons have been used with vehicles, roads and some trees untouched by fire whilst houses were destroyed. Additionally all independent videos by individuals have been removed from social media with mainstream media video coverage being the only news source available.

[@mzmartin8115]

1.2 degrees no way lady

[@rogerphillips2063]

Idiots worry about one point two degrees? Let's worry about the people in Hawaii instead. Terrible

[@markweigel3301]

😎🇺🇸🙏PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED 🙏…ALOHA & MAHALO 😎🤙

[@amintube1056]

subhannalah

[@user-rl5pm3mj8v]

The Japanese attacked Hawaii! Just like when they attacked Pearl Harbor! ! !

[@Thomas-em9du]

Well done 👍 news crew

[@DracFury]

All Set up tbh. Arson. To back up the Net Zero BS.

[@lesliechow7685]

She was trying to talk and explain but wise @$$ news caster cut her off so informative news.....

[@tomscience274]

You voted democrat you got what you voted for. They were paid to protect you.

[@ThompsonStRose]

Somewhere over the rainbow

[@rafnex2zero552]

God is about to return again..

[@phloxdiffusa]

The world was 1.5 C warmer for the month of July.

[@somewhat.random]

Temperatures in Lahaina (according to Weather Underground) have been below normal in August. Normal daytime highs are around 90F, I did not see a single day over 88F for the past couple of weeks. Your 1.5 degrees is happening somewhere else.

[@user-wi9fv7jn5t]

and?

[@johnsmusicpassions9740]

To all those global warming skeptics open your eyes and join the political fight to save the planet

[@reasonable9647]

😂 Are you crazy? This was done by a DEW please take a deep dive into this situation

[@johnsmusicpassions9740]

well you are a recipient of inside information - how can i take a deep dive - I have no contacts in Hawaii - I live in Thailand@@reasonable9647

[@deekod1967]

Peoples fossil fuel jobs don’t justify this - action now

[@richestmaninbabylon7635]

If the People of Hawaii doesn’t fight the government and the big corporations and win for their land they will lose their Island forever. Follow the Money !

[@greggibbs8641]

This is just a taste of what's coming from the disobedience and rejection of the God Almighty of the bible. Why do people reject the Creator of all things, and worship false gods.

[@ldc5603]

To try to use this disaster for activist climate issue is terrible. I doubt the 1 degree caused spontaneous combustion and thank goodness there are gas operated vehicles because if they only had battery operated there would be zero hope for them.

[@WiggyB]

I'm curious. Vast amounts of data clearly point to climate change adding energy to weather systems around the world - making rainfall heavier, droughts more severe, winds faster. Why exactly should people who understand this stay silent? Why is our poor stuardship of the planet political? It is political because of people like you, who would deny their own face was on fire.

[@EliteHumanNetwork]

Exactly

[@CrawfishEnchiladas2002]

💯💯💯

[@jamesl2846]

How much is the WEF paying all the arsonists all over the globe??

[@TheTrillionDollarTradeMovie]

My thinking as well...

[@run2cat4run]

What?

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

The global arsonist cabal is called *climate change*

[@HawaiiSustainable]

Great question wish we had more investigative journalism and law enforcement asking these questions.

[@CrawfishEnchiladas2002]

Yes, it’s absolutely the agenda of the WEF 100%.

[@Fattydeposit]

Yankee Go Home

[@vincec727]

Racist stay quiet

[@therange4033]

This is terrible. Those poor, poor people. We are now learning that we need to IMPROVE land management. Letting grassland go so dry and planting trees so close together = trouble. I get fed-up hearing this is ALL our fault. Its not. We don't help things though. ''They'' have had free, clean fuel for YEARS, only the gas and oil Barons will not let us switch to a clean power. So shame on them, not us.

[@Husbandandwifeconstruction]

It's Build 100 years ago

[@therange4033]

I know. But I was not talking about buildings.@@Husbandandwifeconstruction

[@Husbandandwifeconstruction]

@@therange4033 If you live in Hawaii, I do house remodeling work in Hawaii, all those old house made by single wood panels, no drywall no stock no insulation. Some new building still stay there very well but not in this video.I don't know how to explain, by this time is not like who's response, If you want help us, come by Maui,bring some food and water,clean those damage stuff,build new utilities

[@therange4033]

I cannot do that as in the UK. I hope and want all of the Islands to get help. Don't be angry at me!@@Husbandandwifeconstruction

[@paperback10]

These drought conditions have always existed in multiple rain-shadow locations in Maui including Lahaina (which bills itself as the sunniest city on Maui ). High winds are also completely normal for Maui. I first visited in 1980, and nothing has changed with the weather and precipitation patterns. The problem in this case is the greedy negligent politicians and utilities who continue to allow (even new) power lines to be strung on non-wind resistive wooden poles (in a hurricane zone) instead of burying the lines or at least using steel poles. The buildings which seem to have survived the flames are modern fire-resistive structures... and as they rebuild the homes and businesses hopefully modern materials can also be incorporated...

[@gmseed1908]

Maybe it will help some of them to lose a bit of weight.

[@tinterlight]

We, humans (especially in the global north), need to change our ways - this is a climate emergency and it's only going to get worse...

[@ronaldpokatiloff5704]

The full HAWAII probably still exist. Our universe is in a computer program!!

[@CensoredByYouTube965]

Wouldn't that mean it doesn't exist at all? You already screwed up. lol

[@adoculos4521]

Grow up fgs and show some respect to the dead.

[@trafyknits9222]

True Christians know that this fire is the work of the Lord. The people of Maui and Lahaina better quickly figure out what they've done to so anger our Perfect Heavenly Father, that He sent this hellish blaze to punish the sinners. This is straight out of the Most Holy Bible, the perfect wrath of God is on display. His judgment is fierce and perfect, so this is just the beginning if these sinners don't get right with His Almighty Will. Praise! Glory! Amen.

[@vincec727]

Hawaiians worship false gods….

[@fuzexi]

I think Trump should go to Lahaina on his campaign and tell the people there that climate change is a hoax

[@lucasfernandez888]

Nah not worth the time of day considering it's a vote blue no matter who enclave. They love being the most expensive state to live in from house prices, fuel, taxes etc. Want more proof, they voted for Lazy Hirono, the dumbest Senator in the nation, but marginally ahead of Brandon. If Trump went there, he would be talking about being energy independent, the first President to achieve that accolade in 75 years. They hate low prices, but lucky the homeless people of CA cannot go there by foot for obvious reasons. Furthermore, only a dunce like you would mention 45 as the TDS is strong in you. Please tell me how this is Trump's fault lol? Why is FJB wanting a further $26 billion to go to Ukraine, but not a dime being put there right now? Why has he not even visited the main island to show support... Guess he is eating oatmeal at Rehoboth Beach. But it's a blue state packed with some of his 81 million fans and not East Palestine. Bet if it were 45, he would have already touched down.

[@timebot000]

And that DEWS are real and weather warfare has been real for decades

[@HawaiiSustainable]

@@lucasfernandez888a wish someone would investigate our all mail in and random drop box system doesn’t seem too good.

[@grishyroy9271]

You really think climate change caused the fire, as opposed to wind, electrical lines, and humans? Fires prior to the 20th century destroyed significantly more land mass than now…was that Trump’s fault too? Silly comment.

[@bobomaigret5430]

If you hate these people, send your thoughts and prayers. If you care about them, advocate for climate legislation and policy.

[@vincec727]

Shut up parrot

[@user-wi9fv7jn5t]

why?

[@vincec727]

@@user-wi9fv7jn5t Because i don’t like people who have no idea what they are talking about and just mimick what they see in the news.

[@user-sh8is7ll9j]

Good !!! there will be what is needed!!!!

[@Sonbillyhay]

🤣🤣🤣