Lahaina Town Memories. Lahaina Wildfire. Share Your Front Street Memories. Lahaina Maui

[@MauiTravelVideos]

ALOHA and THANK YOU! Soon, Lahaina Town will be cleared and all physical evidence that it even existed will be gone. I just wanted to show Lahaina Town and Front Street one more time and hope everyone will post some memories. All We Will Have Soon Are Memories. Best Aloha Wishe To You!

[@rkmklz7562]

U are doing a Fantastic job 👍... Lahaina for Us...is. No Ka Oi ... Forever!!!❤️

[@JudithSchoner]

Beautiful history eliminated in front of our eyes - it is a disaster nobody could ever think about be happening. A tragedy, full of inhumanity.

[@aldoushuxleysghost]

I've never been to Lahaina, nor do I have ties there. Maui has been on my mind and heart today. Your fellow Americans have not forgotten about you.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Appreciate your kindness and support. Hope you can come to Maui soon and Best Aloha Wishes to you and your Family.

[@bettewheaton5012]

My heart hurts, after 20 years of visiting each year. True, the memories are wonderful. The miraculous sparing the Catholic Church-giving HOPE. My Church away from home. Thank you for the tour.

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Such fond memories from years ago. Lahaina will always be in my heart.❤

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You, Raymond. Super happy you got to see Lahaina Town and Front Street before it all perished. It will return many years from now, and will be interesting to see how it looks. Stay Lahaina Strong. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@franceslerner6599]

My late husband I spent many wonderful days on Maui.The last time together we stayed at the beautiful Plantation Inn.I am looking at a blue whale from The house of nene.Love you people of Maui.Remember it is your island and home. Frances

[@Beach92673]

Words can't describe and too many memories to mention. Thank you, Steve and Patricia.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Appreciate you watching and keep your memories of Lahaina Town and Front Street. It will never look the same nor have the same feeling, but one day it will return in some form and fashion. Best Aloha Wishes Always.

[@jeffreycharles5035]

Hi Steve, thanks for capturing this footage. God bless!

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. I won't be posting much more of the Burn Zone. Hope you come to Maui soon. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.

[@Papabedhead]

My family owned the wharf on front street and it was a place that we would always hang out at. Some of My uncles friends lost their lives but most of them survived. Even though it all burnt down it is still an amazing memory that I’ll never forget.

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

NO rebuilding of the original WCC will EVER replace the original......simply cant beleive its gone :((((

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Wowszie. What memories you have of the WCC. Over the years, I looked into retail space several times. I came real close once. I had Lahaina Fudge Co. Big Wave Taffy. Maui Waffle Dog. and my last place was Lahaina Lobster Roll. I closed it about 2 years ago. Always at the same location in the Old Poi Factory Courtyard. Just a small retail store. I wanted to get into WCC but it was after Down The Hatch became so successful and everyone wanted space there. Best Aloha Wishes & Blessing Always.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Agree. Thank you for commenting as it will never be the same, and probably shouldn't be. Come to Maui soon. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@vladmira]

So sorry for your loss ❤

[@lynnknaack5852]

😪😪😪😪😪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@islandgirlchannel2829]

Love the song, Great video Steve❤

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Love the song, too. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

carpenters...sung by karen.

[@rickp3690]

Thanks Steve for the video loved Tommy Bahamas, Kimo's and Fleetwood Macs. What memories I have from last year plus many many years of Halloween dressing crazy down Front Street. Thanks again I'll be back next year, Rick

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Rick and Thank You. Yes, we lost some really cool places. Dang It. Halloween was the biggest night of the year. Maui looks forward to your return. Stay Safe and Best Aloha Wishes.

[@barbr.1531]

My husband and I vacationed for the first time in Maui in 2022. Lahaina was my favorite part of the trip. So sad what happened those gracious people. May God be with you.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. I'm happy you had the chance to experience Lahaina Town. Keep those memories forever. Hope you come back to Maui and continue to enjoy this incredible island. Best Aloha Wishes Always.

[@Jesusismylord1st]

🙏♥️👍🏽 love this heartdriven share. Beautifully presented! God bless you in your good days and difficult days. Earthly devastation has occoured but God will sustain and make everything anew. One day heavens beauty will take our breath away as never before!! From Scotland

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Much appreciate your kindness and support. Hope you get to Maui soon. We'll be fine and will start to recover and move on. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@Jesusismylord1st]

@@MauiTravelVideos ♥️ Aloha and peace to you and yours 🙏many thanks brother in Christ. I hope to come to maui in 2024

[@christinecollins6648]

You are right! I thought Hawaii was so so, but when we landed in Maui, I fell in love. Lahaina was magical. You just wanted to never leave

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Glad you got to experience the Historic District of Lahaina Town. We've been here many years now, and don't want to leave either. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@vincenzoprovitera6658]

How sad! I have been in Lahaina two times. At the Plantation Inn on Lahainaluna Rd. Tried to identify the place in your video. I have the sweetest memories of the town. Thank you and stay strong. Will keep following your updates.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. I was fighting the fire right around the corner from the Plantation Inn and when I saw the flames shoot up 50 feet in the air from that beautiful structure, I knew we were trapped and had to run. I may have a picture of the Gerrard's Menu Board on my next video. Best Aloha Wishes to You and Your Family. Come To Maui Soon.

[@vincenzoprovitera6658]

@@MauiTravelVideos Thank you Steve for your reply. We sure plan to come back soon. Possibly next summer. Maui is our “happy place” and I think it is important that tourism restarts to support the community. A warm hug to you and Patricia from Italy

[@lunithefoxfreitas2181]

I was born on Maui, my brother went to Lahaina Luna boarding school, I played around that canyon tree my heart is broken. Even though I live in Alaska now and have 2 kids I will always tel them about all the beauty and aloha from the land.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You for your message. Glad you have those memories, and keep them close to your heart. We have always had a lot of visitors from Alaska, as you know, so I hope you come to Maui soon. Bring the kids and there's even more history and stories to tell them. Best Aloha Wishes to you and your Family in 2024.

[@stephentarasenko1603]

We have the best memories of Lahaina Town over the years…

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Stephen. Thank you for watching and happy to hear you have many memories of Lahaina Town. Come to Maui when you can and we'll welcome you back with open arms. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.

[@stephentarasenko1603]

@@MauiTravelVideos So kind!!

[@joerampley1562]

So much agree. I’ve been there.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You for watching. Hope you come to Maui soon. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@haroldseaburg8182]

Great video Steve. Finally got around to watching. Still in so much shock. I have been to Lahaina many times but last Sept '22 I got married and brought my bride over for the first time. We must have walked Front Street a hundred times during our 10 days. What we remember most was of course the restaurants, gift shops, but we also played ping pong every day at the Outlet Mall and watched the hula shows. Take care. Aloha! P.S. I have a thought...instead of a video do still shot pictures with a split screen. Like on the left side show the before picture and on the right side do the now picture. That would bring alot of memories back for sure.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Many Thanks, Harold. So good to see you and thank you for your message. Memories! So glad to see you have many memories. We walked Front Street, too, almost every night. Loved living there. You have a great idea, but I think I'm now done with the Burn Zone. I've been many times and I think I'll just let them do the clean-up. Best Aloha Wishes to you, harold, and your family in 2024.

[@archangeldo913]

Mahalo for this video tour of Lahaina. I’ve been following it alongside with Google street view and it is just amazing the devastation that had occurred. I miss the town, and I cherish the memories of every time I walked those streets. Lahaina will be reborn, but only in the image of what the locals want it to be. No outsiders! Keep Lahaina and its people within Lahaina.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thanks for watching. You make good points and I hope for all that you say. We Shall See! Come to Maui soon and Best Aloha Wishes.

[@andinewman4865]

Been 4 times & every time was better & better. Always there with people I loved(& still do). So many happy & funny memories!!!!

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Yes, we all have some memories that we'll enjoy over the upcoming years. Hope you get back to Maui soon and wish you the best holiday blessings.

[@coppsteve7351]

Thanks Steve and Patricia. Actually I have been staying in Puamana since 1972- that’s 51 years. So no need to apologize. We love Lahaina. Miss it so much. And seeing you guys of course. As you looked down front street towards Kimos in your video There was Mariners Alley which my dad developed back in the 70’s. Yes lots of memories. We will see you soon. ❤ thanks for the videos.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Steve and So Many Thanks. Yea, I knew you'd been coming here a long time. Sorry I did not get your permission. I just wanted to "highlight" the three generations of your family's love for Lahaina Town and Front Street. I had a brief "Memory Freeze" as I did not want to say any names or your Dad's name (and other's names, too). Your Father was very instrumental in the early building of Lahaina Town and left his "footprint" and "voice" in many places that maybe no one can remember. I like to think of him in that way. Look forward to seeing ya'll and hearing more about your Journey. Happy Holidays. Travel Safe. We'll be here.

[@nw6866]

I was lucky to visit on my 25th wedding anniversary in Oct 2022. We island hopped, but stopped on Maui first because we have family that lives close to Lahaina. It was not my first time to maui or Hawaii. We got married on Oahu. Anyway, we decided to take a drive and ended up there and walked along Front St. We were amazed by the Banyon tree. I'm so thankful we got to experience it before the devastation occurred. My heart goes out to everyone affected. Too many lives were lost and I can't imagine the PTSD the survivors must have. I look forward to watch you heal and come back strong. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting this and sharing everything with us. You are in all of our hearts.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You So Much. OMGosh, we all so appreciate your support, love, and kind thoughts. You give us encouragement to plug-ahead and start the rebound. So glad you got to see Lahaina Town years ago and were just here a year ago October. We'll be back in a different form and the Hawaiian spirit and culture will survive and be even stronger. Come again when you can, and Best Aloha Wishes & Blessings to you and your family in 2024.

[@walker2837]

My wife and I visited Maui many times over the years. This is so sad. Places like the wharf cinema and all the great restaurants and shops along. Front Street were great to stroll through. It can be rebuilt but will never be the same. I hope the people who lived in Lahaina town can eventually be returned.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Many Thanks. Glad you got to see Lahaina Town many times, and you'll have the memories for a lifetime. I guess change often comes even when we don't want it. Lahaina Town will be different in the years ahead, and new generations will not know what it used to be like. But we have our memories and can bring them back when we want and look at old pictures. Aloha Wishes for 2024 and hope you visit Maui soon, Walker.

[@nancynielsen8087]

Love Maui 💕especially Lahaina ❤️

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. We love Maui, too, and will miss Lahaina Town as we knew it. But it's gone. We'll adjust. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@wilalatrs8485]

front street is my memories I've been many place ,Just can't believe are gone😢

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thanks for watching. Yea, I just wanted to bring back a few memories. Soon, all of Lahaina Town will be gone and the disagreements over development will begin. And go for many years. Come to Maui soon and Best Aloha Wishes.

[@monielpowell6086]

🙏💕🙏

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You! Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.

[@jeffedmundson2044]

10 seconds in and I'm crying.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Jeff and Thank You. Best Aloha Wishes for 2024.

[@rkmklz7562]

I used to go to Food Land Lahaina..... McDonald's Lahaina...... Nagasakos too.... used to go to the Outlets....The Hard Rock..... Warden and Annabell's....Longhis too..... Cheeseburger in Paradise and Lahaina Fish Company!!!

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Yep, I lived next door to all of these places in the 4-story green apartment building behind Fleetwood's. Everything was convenient. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Same here I even remember Ookas supermarket. WAY better than safeway , IMO.

[@rkmklz7562]

@@TheAgentAssassin ....I agree 💯 percent...Ookas Chicken 🍗 and Wedges.....I always remember I always told my Dad to bring that home when he was out there to stop by and bring home Chicken...that was in the 1990s

[@JB-OR]

Happy Holidays from Oregon. I hope you and Patricia find permanent housing soon. I will follow the progress of rebuilding Lahaina on your channel.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. We're looking for housing, but may move to the Mainland USA. Not sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. Come to Maui soon. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@alltheworldsastage777]

4:32 the goodman AC unit looks untouched by the fires?? Am i seeing that right?

[@Josephine-sm2db]

Yes, how the heck?

[@MauiTravelVideos]

There's many many examples of total stainless steel objects that are isolated and away from wood structures that are not touched,. Take your hammer and look for a few more nails. There's other "nails" you can find to try to convince yourself. Keep Looking. OH. My window A/C unit didn't burn either. See it in the building?

[@philvie]

I have so many memories of Lahaina town Steve, walking up and down Front street first with my wife, then with my kids when they were young and again with just my wife when the kids were grown, loved all the art galleries and the restaurants, but now my most pleasant memory was running into you at your Lahaina lobster roll shop and enjoying your delicious Taffy, I believe it was your last day of business before you closed up shop, even then you were looking forward your next adventure. As bad as things are I'm inspired by your positive attitude and outlook on things to come, stay well and God Bless you all, Lahaina will rise from the ashes.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Phil. Thank You and it's always so good to see you. Awww.... Lahaina Lobster Roll. I was about to get another location just before the fire. Darn. It would've burned, so I guess it worked out well. It was so much fun to get to see you and thank you for reminding me. Lahaina Strong. We'll keep our memories close to our heart and soul. Bless You and Your Family and Best Holiday Wishes. Lahaina will rise again and while looking different, will host the memories of many.

[@rkmklz7562]

U did a great job....Kimos... Lahaina Fish...the Yacht Club...were my favorite buildings...in Lahaina....I lived there 1995-2010...than I moved to another area.... Lahaina Town was the best place on Maui.... my dad lived at 246 front......it was a wonderful place...My Family in L A ..loved Lahaina....yes we do have great memories forever 😊.... Lahaina No Ka Oi.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. As you said .... so many memories forever etched in our heart and soul. We will all miss it as it was such a fun Walking Street. Please come to Maui when you can. Lahaina Strong. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes. Please stay-in-touch.

[@jannie690]

Steve, we loved Fridays Artists night. Just walking down Front street and enjoying the music, wine and meeting artists. Favourite restaurants were Longhis, where we did meet Mr Longhi at the bar one time. Cheeseburger in Paradise, Kimos, Roy’s Restaurant, Serendipity shop, Captain Jacks, and the Baldwin house. Craft day under the Banyan Tree - so many memories.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Wow, so many memories and all of yours are mine, too. I enjoyed Longhi's a lot and hated to see Bob pass away and the place just go downhill so fast. All the restaurants at the Wharf Cinema Center were good. As you said .... so many memories. Keep them close to your heart. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@catherinemcmartin8275]

Nice seeing you, Steve. We've been wondering how you and Patricia are doing. Your attitude is inspiring. Blessings to you and your family. Much love.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Catherine. Good to see you and Thank You Very Much. So appreciate your support and kindness. Best Aloha Wishes & Holiday Blessings to You and Your Family. Nice to see you here, too.

[@joseph40ninjas88]

8:20 We celebrated my mom's bday at Kimo's

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Joseph and thanks for watching. Hope you come to Maui soon. Best Aloha Wishes. (LOVED KIMO"S)

[@rkmklz7562]

Peter Lik....than up from that Lahaina Pizza... next The Kishi Building.....Shark Tooth... General Store... Jewelry stores etc..Then Fleetwoods on Front....at the end Lahaina Market Place.... across Lahaina Luna was the Nagasako Building......

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. I stopped at Peter Lik Gallery on Front Street often. Amazing photography, along with the works by Wyland. Lived in the green apartment building behind Fleetwood's. Miss 808 Grindz and Nagasako as they had the cheapest beer. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@rkmklz7562]

I remember that apartments behind Fleetwoods..on Luakini Street... across the street was For Shere Hair....Marla was a Family Friend. We were Friends with the Girls there...they have moved back to L A years ago 😔

[@gillleach4082]

Deep breath...your video will become a worthy historical document, so very valuable. Even though I have no memories of Lahaina having only got to about a mile from Lahaina on that dreadful day, this town will always have a special place in my heart. God bless and I hope you both have a Happy Christmas

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Gill and Thank You. Good to see you. Appreciate your support and kindness and wish you the best for the holiday season. Lahaina Strong. Many memories to keep for a lot of folks.

[@mx0x0]

❤

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You.

[@kathleenblausey2784]

Thanks Steve and Patricia, have many memories of Lahaina. Sunrise Cafe, Captain Jacks ,Longhi ,Prison Street Pizza and many more. We will return Jan 4th, staying at Outriggers Beach Resort maybe we will see you!

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You Very Much. Wowszie. You're coming to Maui very soon. Yes, I work the graveyard shift, at the moment, for the last 4 months. I'm not sure about January, but I will be around. We are liviing at Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort. Hope to see you! Best Holiday Wishes. OH, I miss all your places and many more!!

[@jannie690]

Thanks!

[@MauiTravelVideos]

You bet!

[@joerampley1562]

Yes. Also bubba gumps was over the ocean.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha. Yes, looking back I missed a few. Also, Sala Pepe and Thai Chef and several others. I did go back and shoot those, but the video was too long so I did not add them. Best Wishes.

[@stephengarofalo863]

We’re so glad we were able to be in Lahaina before this disaster. We loved Waikiki Brewing Company. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. ❤

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Stephen. Many thanks for watching. Appreciate your prayers and support. We loved Waikiki Brewing Co. I thought they had pretty good food and an awesome location. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@stephengarofalo863]

@@MauiTravelVideos I wish you and Patricia all the luck 🍀 and hope one day Lahaina can rebuild

[@iamgabriel5823]

You're like a dog with a bone. I admire your tenacity. Keep being the voice of Lahaina.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

A Dog With a Bone? Homeless? Carless. Do You Have a Home? Ridiculous people like you often ask: "What, Steve, do you want?" My Answer: "I WANT TO GO HOME. BUT I CAN'T. I DON'T HAVE A HOME. THAT IS ALL I WANT.

[@DyannLyon]

Memories going back to 1967 forward. Too many memories to list, however I have to acknowledge Lahaina Galleries and Warren and Annabelle's as some of my fondest memories. Sending love and healing to all of people of Lahaina and the Island of Maui. xo

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Wowszie. So many places I will miss, and you will, too. I loved W&A. Such fun. Saw the show many times and even loved the guys that came when Warren was on vacation. Laughed for weeks. Thank You and Best Aloha Wishes.

[@jannie690]

We really enjoyed Warren and Annabells which was on Front street at the end of the Outlet Malls. The art shops, actually I know I was in every shop on Front street lol. Plus 505 Front street and the Feast of Lele. So many good memories

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha Janet. Thank You for watching. Yes, we loved 505 and really miss Pacific'O and the luau was the best. Smaller and more intimate, and the food was outstanding. I have a lot of time invested in Spanky's watching football. I stood with the owner and his wife and we watched Front Street burn and the Salvation Army location burn. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.

[@412foto]

I look forward to your future video showing the complete rebuild and celebration. Hope that people are taken care of and this is not a big land grab.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Appreciate your comments and Best Aloha Wishes for 2024. Here is my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe4amp6Zb5gpLs Hope to see you on Maui soon.

[@kbooth249]

This was not a wildfire

[@MauiTravelVideos]

DEFINITION W/O YOUR POLITICS: wild·fire [ˈwīl(d)ˌfī(ə)r] NOUN a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

@@MauiTravelVideos But that's the problem there is many instances of woodland and brush still green right next to molten metal. Even with leaves intact. Seems like metal is more flammable in this fire than anything else. In your very own video you have canvas umbrellas unaffected by the fire right next to melted metal framing. Some of the framing looks to be steel. 17:49 Last time I bbq my burgers the metal grill didn't melt. It would take tons of fuel to melt steel , way more wood than those buildings had. Put your thinking cap on sir please for the love of God.

[@kbooth249]

@@TheAgentAssassin i don’t know how people can question this, it’s so obvious when you see blue items untouched also noticed a lot of green garbage dumpsters untouched when all around it is ash. This was not a normal fire.

[@lindastevens6861]

Aloha😮

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Best Holiday Wishes.

[@JudithSchoner]

My husband and I visited several times, tragic to recognize the destruction. All this is so very hard to digest. 😢❤

[@TracyShaw-j2w]

Steve i have a few questions. Ok Cheeseburger paradise is where i beleive lahaina broiler was. Where your standing at the stop sign on the right there was a pool hall. I walked down the wall sidewalk so many times. Ok here goes all the ? Is the L still on the mountain? I went to high school on top of the mountain it was a old missionary is it still there? When we graduated we would hike up to the L and line it with torches. The road going up to the old high school is where my parent's and i lived. I pulled up the satellite and saw that my old home is gone. Is the Old Pineapple Train Station still there? Did the fire go thru Kaanapali? My father designed the Whaler Condo's is it still there? My girlfriend Michelle dad managed the Royal Lahaina is it still there? Lol it had a great Disco bar there even though to young to drink we danced till closing 🎉. So so many memories. I cried when I saw the news that Lahaina has burnt down. All the places that I remember in my teenage years are gone but I still have my memories. I would appreciate any info on my questions. Mahalo and Mele Kalikimaka to you and your family and Hau'oli makahiki hou. Thank you for making this video. From a old islander

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. Awesome memories and I really appreciate your message. The fire did not touch the Lahaina Cannery Mall or the Lahaina Gateway shopping center across the street. It did burn the houses in Waihekule down to the Post Office. I work at the old Kaanapali Beach Hotel (KBH) which is now Outrigger. Nothing in the Kaanapali Beach area was touched at all. Royal Lahaina, too, is fine. Most of the damage was from Papalaua to Puumana and front street. The old Pineapple Train Station is still there. Certainly, the "L" is still there and the seniors go there every year to celebrate graduation. It's a tradition that still lives. You have many memories to keep close to your heart, and I'm so happy to know you enjoyed Front Street (truly) in its "Hay Day" so-to-speak. It's a Special Place. Share with me any details you want. I'd love to hear your stories. Please Stay-in-Touch, Please. Best Aloha Wishes & Blessings.

[@808Vegainz]

My wifes ohana are descendants of Maui ali'i originally from Lahaina. All have moved away because they can't afford to live their anymore. Imagine how they feel 🤔

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You for watching. Awesome that you have that "connection" to Lahaina Town. Yes, we're not sure we can afford to live here much longer either. Many of our friends have moved to the Mainland USA. Stay Lahaina Strong. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@catwilson6208]

It’s hard to remember where everything was

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. So True. As I walk Front Street, it's difficult for me to even remember where my Fudge Store, and Taffy Shop, and Lahaina Lobster Roll were located. Confusing. Best Wishes for 2024.

[@Josephine-sm2db]

Mahalo for the video. Wow, that Outlets Maui bldg the twisted metal framework looks like it melted same with the Tommy Bahamas bldg.That fire must have been super hot.

[@MsRoge25]

Steve, what will happen to the small business owners in Lahaina? When can the homeowners get to rebuild? How much will the Hawaiian State Government help the owners rebuild?

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. It will be several years before any "rebuilding" takes place, and there are many talks and discussions that will happen before then. The County of Maui, the Hawaii Gov't, and the federal relief assistance groups will play big roles here. Money is not the problem. We ALL have received a lot of money from FEMA and the American Red Cross. The challenge that is almost impossible, is to unite into one group all the different groups, activists, native Hawaiians, etc. into a cohesive, well-thought-out plan for Lahaina. The Politics alone will keep it from happening in my lifetime. Example: There is a large group that now wants Lahaina Town returned to the Kingdom of Hawaii. Whatever that means. Best Aloha Wishes.l

[@sarahrose4126]

1:22 to 1 :25 .... What ?

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Yea, it's a Palm Tree. Islands in Polynesia have a lot of them. Most are filled with water and some, typically, withstand the 60+ (average) wildfires we have on Maui each month. The recent fire that almost destroyed the Kapalua Airport left some palm trees green, too. It happens. The 70mph++ fire was sticking to mostly old wood and flammable items. Not green stuff. If you're looking for an "indicator, move on to something else. Good Luck.

[@sarahrose4126]

@@MauiTravelVideos Move on to something else ? I honestly have no idea what you are talking about dear, I was just marveling at a bent over tree that not only didn't snap, didn't die, and is still green. Thank you for allowing me to look at a picture without you judging me for expressing my marvel. Take care now dear. I'm sorry you're having a bad day and feel the need to take it out on me. I hope you feel better soon dear.

[@NormanAllan53]

Shocking to see. How was it ever possible the local building code allowed so many wooden structures to exist?

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You. We had a fudge store and several businesses, including my Lahaina Lobster Roll, in a very old wood structure over the ocean. I guess "grandfathered" for many years, but a total fire trap just waiting to happen. All were historic building in a "Historic District" that had tight Historic restrictions. Wood signs of a certain make, etc. A "Historic District" operates within a different set or rules and by-laws.

[@robertivers4200]

Too sad

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Thank You and Best Wishes. Have a great 2024.

[@billstree1]

If no one has been allowed in who rummaged through. You can tell some stuff has been stacked

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Of Course. Corp. of Engineers. Cars were moved off the streets, so I could enter. Big pieces of steel were stacked, to get ready for the day when the cleanup will begin. There are still many zones left to open. Many have not had the chance to re-enter. It's been a slow process.

[@billstree1]

@@MauiTravelVideos that makes sense. Thank you

[@one.people]

Take a good look at what was destroyed and you will see the things that Father hates. He absolutely despises motor vehicles and so do I. They have got to go in order to make room for horses, donkeys and carts.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Yea, I grew up on a horse. Bring back the Asses. Er ... Donkeys.

[@kbooth249]

Help the people please ! , memories to them are of no good when you have no home.! Just help the people, please.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Please watch the video and you'll see I LOST EVERYTHING. You can start by helping us. We have no "home" like you to go back to. Appreciate your home and don't worry about us. We're fine without your ugliness.

[@kbooth249]

@@MauiTravelVideos thank you for the idea , but the day the go fund me’s went up I was one of the first to pick a family to help. Much aloha to you

[@thehaywire8889]

Intentional fire 😥

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Yes, the 8 simultaneous fires were all set intentional, at the same day. Oh, Wait. The KULA fire destroyed 2.500 upcountry acres and many homes and started well before the Lahaina fire. There were others, too. Intentional? Yes, dream of something other than politics. Thank You for never coming to Maui.

[@waynejohnson2500]

US government failed to restore Lahaina.

[@MauiTravelVideos]

WHAT? It just burned. A new zone was just opened. Many have not even been to their residence. And you're making a political statement already? Hold on. There's time later for your nonsense.

[@commonmandenver7370]

OK, so let's cut the fluffy word salad.! What good is this video? When r people gonna start the rebuild process!!!! When do construction materials arrive? When do people get to permit a new building?! Or are they just gonna squat in hotel lobbies and sing stupid songs!!!! WTF

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Minimum 2 years before any building begins. No construction materials on order. As you see in the national media, many here on Maui want to stop tourists from coming. Different opinions and different agendas at play here. Thanks for staying away. Please, continue to stay away. We're better for it.

[@phillygirl52jax44]

With your attitude, I would never come within a football field length of you. I'm sorry for what happened to you and your wife, but your bitterness is being taken out on the wrong people. People are curious about what happened there. I will pray for you and your family.

[@pt109che]

Thank you. Enjoying our stay in Kehei while reminiscing about the loss of Lahaina 😢

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You for watching. In Kihei, enjoy ISANA and Pint & Cork, and Kihei Caffe. We're heading to Moose's to watch football today. Thanks for coming to Maui. Best Aloha Wishes.

[@xxxrider6913]

I will take care of You and Your Lovely Wife Patricia!!! God Bless!!!

[@MauiTravelVideos]

Aloha and Thank You xxxRider6913. God Bless You & Your Family, Too.