Maui wildfires now deadliest in modern U.S. history

The wildfires that broke out on the island of Maui are confirmed to be the deadliest in the United States in more than 100 years. As FEMA and the governor surveyed the damage, search teams continued to scour the ruins of historic Lahaina on Sunday. NBC News’ Tom Llamas has the latest.
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#Maui #Wildfire #Hawaii

[@FirstnameLastname-ob1bp]

Never underestimate the power of older technology. Activating those sirens could've saved more lives. Sirens are designed to be heard even indoors.

[@annabodot962]

Yup, Early on, the FEMA team was talking about having to find satellite phones since cell towers burnt down. No one mentioned HAM radios, but I'm sure the HAMs out there have been responding. HAM is one of the oldest and best ways to communicate.

[@dirtybubbles_gaming]

they didn’t activate them on purpose. Billionaires are the only ones who can rebuild on an island like that while folks who have been there forever will have to relocate. I don’t agree with it either but ya can’t count it out.

[@RobertMJohnson]

LOLOLOL. the sirens weren't activated on purpose.

[@ejames0130]

@@dirtybubbles_gaming💯

[@appelblossom4311]

As a resident of Kona for over 30 years our tsunami sirens are tested once a month! I believe that a lot of the powerlines were down and these sirens are run by electricity which is one of the reasons they were not going off! The surprise me because you would think in case of an emergency they would have another source to sound off the sirens, but they didn’t… right now it’s search and recovery ! Hundreds of people are still missing!

[@Lin-bm7vq]

Authorities should be held accountable. I was in the heart of Lahaina as a tourist and we heard no sirens and saw no police patrolling the area telling people to leave. My husband and I even asked hotel staff when we should evacuate but I was told “let’s wait for the authorities”. The authorities failed the locals, the people of Lahaina. Feeling so sad for everyone there..

[@johnlandis5889]

When did this happen in the Day or at Night?

[@trumpnado5559]

Why trust the authorities anyway?

[@trumpnado5559]

Maybe there is a reason the “authorities” were slow to react. This whole event appears sketchy.

[@Lin-bm7vq]

@@johnlandis5889 the evacuating? Around 4.30/5pm. There were strong wind concerns the day before. Power went out at 2am. I asked concierge the next morning what happened. They were annoyed I asked, but told us it was a hurricane and not to worry. Around 2pm we saw big billowing smoke from around the corner of the hotel. We ran to ask concierge what to do, they said to go back to our rooms. We went upstairs and packed as we didn’t think it was safe to stand around and do nothing. Then we heard people running in the hallway and loud banging on the doors to evacuate ASAP. We ran for our car and left. No direction from authorities. Just from hotel staff telling us to drive to the evacuation centre (but it ended up burning down) or to drive in the opposite direction of the fire. My partner and I slept in the car at McDonald’s near the airport. We called the Australian consulate for advice and their response was “what do you want us to do about it? Call the local police.” My husband and I said “we’re pretty sure the local police are busy doing other things right now”. Hung up and booked out next flight home at 6am.

[@ajghosts]

Direct energy weapon it was an attack on the us people so they can make hawii a smart city

[@laisalawelua7275]

This hurts me so much. My thoughts and prayers to you all who are facing this wild fire in Hawaii.

[@karenikker8691]

EVERY SINGLE BEING RESPONSIBLE WILL BE REVEALED ,THIS IS A SPONTANEOUS OCCURANCE OR ACCIDENT LIKE" 911" WAS.!!! YOU WANT PEOPLE TO COWER TO YOU THE CHILDREN OF LIGHT AND GOD WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUFFER YOU ARE FINISHED!!!!

[@stuart6478]

I'm just happy the trees survived

[@TalabiGabriel-dt4wl]

Condolences to the people of Hawaii, especially families who are bereaved. Take heart and stand strong.

[@stuart6478]

look at all those trees

[@kimnavy5453]

My condolences to people in Hawaii. May their souls rest in peace 😢.

[@keilawatchez9950]

This is when proof reading comes in handy

[@breal7277]

@@keilawatchez9950 It's the da-n iPhone's auto correction.

[@KingC89]

God Bless their poor solds 🙏😩

[@JoeSmith-bf5tp]

Who cares about the people in Hawaii, they are all rich and disgusting

[@JoeSmith-bf5tp]

​@@KingC89they should have sold

[@RaenbowBlight]

I can’t imagine being those parents who were at work. How terrified and helpless they must have felt knowing their kids were in a horrific situation but they couldn’t help them…they just had to pray and wait… The relief when they finally found out that their best friends not only made it out, they also got all their kids out alive and physically unharmed.. That the two of them managed it with so many small children is nothing short of a miracle.. Those parents are literally heroes.. ❤

[@MM-qp4pd]

🙏

[@primescapeproductions7594]

Absolutely 💯 ❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Attention: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@kiyoponnn]

@@The.Adept.Chamber that's how the us is, they destroy everything and create nothing

[@zipy4900]

@@The.Adept.Chamberhawaii would be nothing without the US

[@pierpalumbo415]

My condolences to those affected by this tragedy. It is really difficult to manage a fire fed by fresh winds, even more so within an urban area. Now it remains to carry out the forensic investigations and avoid repeating the same cycle of events, because there is much lower humidity ahead.

[@sheelasundaram784]

Terrible. Heart breaking. RIP. Praying for the survivors to have courage , wisdom , safety , food , clothing and shelter .

[@DL-fj8tz]

This is so absolutely heartbreaking. Not only for the loss of human life, homes, livelihoods and irreplaceable history, but my heart also breaks for the countless wild animals who burned to death, too. Not to mention the countless pets that had to be left behind and meet that same awful fate. Just absolutely terrible all the way around. 💔

[@TheCandiceWang]

💖🤎

[@rickyfitness252]

Filth.

[@sweetmeat2596]

❤❤ so terrible

[@Sonofawildanimal4241]

I thought this was a funny cat video! It took a turn for the worst right away

[@talk_freely]

This is the retribution for the US invasion of Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and other countries

[@markhernden9472]

It's been Canada's worst wildfire season ever. Much the same in Europe. Maui with the levelled buildings and grey burned out vehicles truly looks like something out of a horror movie. Condolences to all who have lost love ones.

[@jackp.3605]

It was a direct energy weapon

[@noahquayle9685]

​@@jackp.3605what are you talking about

[@2001imnxtc]

It's called Agenda 2030. The 'Decade of Action'.

[@FirstnameLastname-ob1bp]

@@jackp.3605 Regardless of what started the fire, the hurricane winds fanned the flames and caused it to spread so quickly.

[@nottheone582]

@@noahquayle9685 dont feed the trolls.. just a conspiracy nutbar

[@rachelzhan]

We visited Hawaii in May, and spent a few days in Maui. Maui is such a beautiful place that turtles love to stay. Lahaina is absolutely amazing, I can still remember the dock… people were sitting there, watching the sunset. And all these amazing scenes is gone, I can’t believe what happened.. Everyone is so nice there, and I sincerely hope they can survive from this disaster. I will definitely go back to Maui because it is a beautiful and meaningful place. God bless Maui❤

[@Peabody388]

Please adjust your tenses. Lahaina WAS absolutely amazing 😐

[@Justanotherfuckingobserver]

It's all distraction, all of it

[@charlenes5]

Condolences to the families who have lost loved ones & those whom are having to come to terms with losing everything. Thinking of you all from New Zealand😢😢😢😢

[@Borderlands808]

My friend told me a family burned in their car. They couldn’t escape the fire in time. R.I.P. 🙏🏾 to all who passed.

[@jackp.3605]

That's what happens when a man made firestorm goes too far. Some nameless family dies and is instantly forgotten

[@danielwoods3896]

@@jackp.3605the hells your problem?

[@crownuk4867]

​@jackp.3605 what started the fires?

[@DB-gl3jx]

@@jackp.3605 you are so in denial of reality u need therapy

[@jessewest2894]

​@@jackp.3605more than you will ever be remembered

[@SharonMarieG]

I am heartbroken for the people of Maui. Maui is not only a beautiful vacation spot but is home to many. To the residents of Maui, I offer my condolences and sympathy. I am saying prayers for all of you. I lived in Hawaii for 6 years when I was younger and the love and kindness of everyone I knew there was a beautiful thing.

[@phoenixhenson3689]

if you love it so much why dont you help with cleanup efforts or donations???

[@ganymeade5151]

There is a need to find the cause of these fires.

[@phoenixhenson3689]

@@ganymeade5151 The cause is slightly irrelevant considering the fact that there will always be disasters and we cant change that. However "Prevention" is something that we do have control over and the Government dropped the ball

[@daneallemand3428]

@@phoenixhenson3689I don’t think you mean to do this, but you’re showing everyone how angry, bitter and sad of a person you are. They were offering condolences. How socially inept can you be.

[@daneallemand3428]

@@phoenixhenson3689For there to be adequate “prevention”, a cause of the fire should be determined so they know what the problem was. To say that’s irrelevant is just idiotic. You should never comment on youtube again because your ignorance is so profound.

[@DennisDelaney-fg4pw]

1871 ,1200 died in Pestigo Wisconsin wildfire the same day 350 died in the Great Chicago fire.We need to keep our guard up

[@chalida1975]

My condolences. and please be safe.

[@jessicaleeder45]

I give my most heartfelt condolences to the people of Hawaii. May those who lost their lives rest in peace.

[@tim3172]

@@Based_Red Is that why we immediately dispatched FEMA, the military, and billions of dollars in aid and supplies? Because we................ don't care?

[@jonothandoeser]

Why are the people in charge WHITE???

[@ClashPanda-tc1ct]

You wanna build a city and change the land get used to it

[@ClashPanda-tc1ct]

No more imports to America they've been working scandals behind the publics back to change the food industry what they get

[@jonothandoeser]

@@smittys3069 Bad vacation???

[@xoxsilentrealmxox]

Being from Australia we are familiar with the terror of fire, but on an island like that where there was no real way to escape, makes me feel very sick and sad. Trying to hold back to tears seeing those people's shock and trauma.

[@melonsandboxgaming3373]

Skill issue of hawaii 😎😎😎

[@jaymorales9881]

This was a controlled fire set up by the government. I’d put money on it. Just like the derailed trains that happened in Ohio. Months before that a movie came out (white noise) with the exact same thing happening in the exact same location.Smh.. prayers to the lost & their families

[@aschu234]

The Hawaii governed is already talking about how he is looking for ways to take control of all the burned land. It’s also weird that no celebrity mansions were burned down.

[@Professor__S]

@@jaymorales9881 spot on!

[@Denka_]

it's a small island too, only takes 1 hour to drive from 1 side to the other.

[@johnellingsen8284]

Interesting, that the winds at the time of the fire were around 20 mph as viewed on zoom earth. At No time did it show the winds from the 800 mile away hurricane as playing a contributing factor as far as downing power lines.

[@_zach]

To my Hawaiian brothers and sisters, our deepest condolences. We are with you to rebuild and restore. Love from Oregon and the rest of the country

[@jwchamberlain5862]

Illinois😔

[@M0nkey196]

I was just in Maui 2 weeks ago, I can’t believe this beautiful town has gone to ruin.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

You can always go to Rio. It makes Hawaii look like an average beach ⛱

[@iffatdilshad7048]

how trashy are you? @@SUGAR_XYLER

[@loganross1861]

Arson for landgrab to displace locals who would never sell.

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Attention: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@user-tx2dc3vm7m]

My condolences to Hawaii. I hope that everything that could have been done to warn people and help people was done. Sometimes Mother Nature is so powerful and moves so quickly. I'm so sorry this happened to Hawaii.

[@JoeSmith-bf5tp]

Those people in Hawaii, the ones that you are so sad for, they don't care about white people

[@jackp.3605]

​@pigjubby1 nah it was a direct energy weapon, did you see the cars blown to bits?

[@ThePerchance]

@@jackp.3605it definitely was 💯

[@ThePerchance]

No way this was caused by wildfires. It was due to a deep state government energy weapon.

[@Iamyl4]

@@jackp.3605glad to see people will some sense in these comments

[@user-sh5gx6jz9p]

This is so heartbreaking 💔💔 my condolences to the people of Maui

[@Soirse8]

Sending all my love to the people of Hawaii . Rest In peace to all those that lost their lives . Please advise a reputable organization I can donate to please . ❤ from London England x🙏🏻

[@jenip1017]

This is so terrifying, all those people looking for friends and family, lost everything. My love and prayers are going out to all those Maui residents suffering.

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Attention: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@phoenixhenson3689]

@@The.Adept.Chamber They might try to move in now and steal more of those peoples land since rebuilding would cost millions that the people dont have

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

@phoenixhenson3689 1. What are the rules and responsibilities of an occupier during an occupation? 2. See the NEA (National Education Association) report on the U.S. illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 3. See the ICC (International Criminal Court) report on the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 4. Exposing the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@phoenixhenson3689]

@@The.Adept.Chamber They will eventually lose what they have stolen from the Hawaiian people. Look at how their own Country is slowly burning.

[@user-xn1nc4ho5i]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@esteban707]

My thought go out to everyone on the island. I’m from Santa Rosa and I lived thru the fires we had here. It all happened fast. It’s a feeling I will never forget or let go. Stay strong

[@RobertMJohnson]

the maui fires didn't happen fast enough for emergency sirens/warning systems to NOT have been dispatched

[@slim7647]

@@RobertMJohnson Were you there?

[@jamesh.maloyjr.6940]

Robert a little mercy and couth please. For those that have lost homes and loved ones .@@RobertMJohnson

[@RobertMJohnson]

@@slim7647 with this question, you negate 100% of the knowledge you have for which you were not present. Not only that, you’re defending an authority for the same topic about which you are questioning me, having “not been there”. You just cut off your nose to spite your face.

[@AutonomousVII]

@@slim7647My Dad owns a home there and he said they gave zero warning. The only warning they got was smoke.

[@taraivosadaucakacaka2329]

😢❤ Sending ❤ and prayers to the people of Maui from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@LillianArch]

It's so sad there wasn't time to get the people warned in some areas and in other areas police and firemen and neighbors took it on themselves trying to reach as many as possible. As someone who has helped traumatized children, I would tell parents how the people the kids admire and love react to this event will effect how the kids process it. A long time of worry, faith, questions. The fear this family faced can be heard in the Dad's voice. His love for them and the area shines in his face. He's much to offer as a part of the rebuilding. The story of the fire has yet to be completely told. I pray any changes proposed can be implemented with sustainable funding or contracts. I pray those trying to capitalize on this tragedy are denied the opportunity. I pray for the people, mostly.

[@Oceanwaves_Summerbreeze888]

My condolences and prayers to the people in Hawaii. How devastating. 😥🙏

[@cheryl9389]

Pele has spoken...

[@mariango9023]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@edgarsimental7835]

It’s a proven fact that this was done on purpose open your eyes

[@bxi1547]

I don’t think you’re praying hard enough.

[@minhcao5909]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@shannoninalaska]

I am so very, very sorry for all the lives lost. It feels like empty words compared to this tragedy but I don't know what else to say. This is devastating and I am just so sad for all the families in Hawaii who lost their loved ones and their pets.

[@ClayMastah344]

Well said I just wish it didn’t have to be… 😢

[@planexshifter]

You can always donate.

[@shannoninalaska]

@@planexshifter yes, I suppose there is a website where people can donate??

[@MM-qp4pd]

Did you read California Burning by Katherine Blunt

[@shannoninalaska]

@@MM-qp4pd no

[@dennaclark7878]

God bless y’all! Prayers from Mississippi.

[@isagrega1847]

Let’s be honest, these were NOT wildfires.

[@user-lr6nj4rm5k]

Heartbroken for all that's been lost...lives, posessions, homes, employment, historical artifacts, sacred sites, etc, etc, and the trauma the survivors are experiencing. Much love and strength coming to you from Texas.💔😢

[@1MindRaper]

Wish they had water near by to help with the fire problem.

[@theoldhermit2601]

​@@1MindRaperby your logic California, Canada, Japan, etc should never have issues with fires because they're all on the coast. I know you're trolling, but you're not *really* this stupid, right?

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Attention: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@jordanarellano455]

This is horrific. I truly can’t imagine this happening to me. I don’t know what i’d do losing my house, my town, neighbors, local shops, schools, jobs, cars, pets.. Absolutely devastating.

[@Topple362]

Do you not realize that you just said all of these items and accessories but the one thing you didn’t mention that should have been the first thing on the list was your LIFE!!!!!! The biggest blessing of all is to have survived this an have another chance at being more better at a human

[@BigB-yw5mp]

@@Topple362Some things are worse than death.

[@Deshawn1313]

Add in culture and history and now you know how Black America feels.

[@bronwynsmith2157]

😢wow frightening my heart goes out to everyone over there❤

[@chrish4510]

My heart goes out to my lovely Islanders. ❤

[@gavinkincade8862]

I was staying in Lahaina for our family vacation, we left two days before the fire. It’s just unbelievable so much historical significance on top of the homes and livelihoods destroyed. My condolences to all the victims involved and rest in peace to those that couldn’t make it out.

[@terryridge4596]

Folks who are wondering, here is some information about our beloved Lahaina Banyan. It WILL come back. GUARANS BALL BEARINS!! It was definitely scorched, but mostly on the mauka side, the side the fires came from, but only somewhat scorched on the makai side. But TO BE SURE, it DID NOT burn completely down like so much firewood/kindling. It will have a severe leaf drop because of the scorching trauma, but it's 150 years old this year (history: located mauka from the Lahaina Courthouse, which was built in 1858 and restored in 1998 but only a shell left standing, the Great Lahaina Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), 60-foot-tall was originally planted in 1873. It started out as a much smaller 8-foot-tall tree planted by Sheriff William Owen Smith to mark the 50th anniversary of the first Protestant mission to the Lahaina Town), and won’t be put down easily. Our beloved Banyan is a type of Ficus (see above) that is VERY hardy and robust. Its' massive root system has enough energy stores to bring it back and I expect within 1-6 weeks we'll start seeing new leafing popping out all over the place though there may be a period where all we’ll see is a massive leaf drop BEFORE new leaves begin to pop. I'm from Maui and I'm also a landscape architect and I know this tree very well having spent MANY hours under it for the many events held there in the park. In my heart-of-hearts, I'm hoping they'll turn the entire area into a memorial park in memory of Lahaina and its many kanaka maoli/kama'aina who have been lost (so far, 93 dead, 2,200 structure destroyed, mostly residential, and STILL 1,000 still incommunicado/missing). A pule for Mokupuni o Hawai'i a Moku Maui: Ke Akua pu, Lahaina a kanaka maoli a ohana, e pili mau na pomaika'i 'ia noho'i nui loa! Aloha noho'i

[@user-lr6nj4rm5k]

I'm grateful for this info. The idea of a memorial park seems fitting. Sending much love and strength to you all from Texas.

[@Lilazn216]

Thank you for sharing. I'm sure everyone will be overjoyed to bring this and the entire island back to glory.

[@hexvvitch]

My condolences for the tragedy that took place. I can't even begin to imagine how painful this must be to process. That's a great idea, hopefully a memorial is made and everyone is accounted for. 💔 Take care

[@coyotelong4349]

A memorial park right around or next to the Banyan would be very fitting 🙏

[@maidintheusa9602]

Pressure your Democrat leadership to put a warning system in place and a back up plan in case it happens anywhere on the islands in the future!!!

[@kallybah7333]

Its very sorrowful we pray you come out stronger 😢

[@HoracetheRepublican]

i have a friend from maui that i met in 78 he told me this never happened in history something was different about this wildfire that will never sit right with him no matter what the authorities said! so horrible and i hope they recover!

[@hamishmoodie4612]

Direct Energy Weapon

[@ozzydoop1]

all deliberate murder & takeover ..

[@rnswann6324]

I am so sorry for all of the loss and trauma!! My prayers 🙏 are with all of Hawaii❤

[@jacovawernett3077]

Mahalo.

[@livethemoment5148]

so....no one was praying for them before the fire?

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@livethemoment5148 Yeah, they were praying - but they were praying for money.

[@jacovawernett3077]

@livethemoment5148 ...I always pray for people. I also meditate. A prayer is a meditation. Namaste. Sincerely your local Jewish, Krishna, sufi mystic. I even put action to things. L'chaim. I'll teach you some Aramaic. It's the slang of Hebrew. Schlama means peace. Malkuth means heaven. Hubba means love. I stayed on Maui. Twin Falls. P.S. I was born March 11th in Bethlehem. What's your covenant.

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Notice: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@desertvertigo]

The one thing I noticed right away when the news started to come in that there was a fire in Maui, the first thing I noticed was the lack of flashing lights. I didn't see one fire truck or police car in any of the early footage. It is extremely suspicious to see no first responders on the streets helping people escape.

[@yvroser902]

Thanks for sharing. I will keep Maui habitants in prayers. Deeply sorry for the lost loves one

[@lolitaram9604]

Praying for my people. So heart breaking 😊.

[@benbaker2965]

Thank God Mr Ochoa was able to save his neighbor's kids as well as his own family.

[@jefferyG499]

Absolutely, praise Jezus. It's a shame Jezuz looked the other way on the entire incident.

[@Umbra._EDITZ]

One of my teachers uncle’s died in the fire and her family was badly affected i pray for all that were affected

[@troygoodall4825]

I've never seen anything so devastating in my life. Our thoughts and prayers for all the people in Maui 🙏

[@nargesedalatnia4663]

دعا چیه مزخرفات وتخیلات وموهومات دعا چرندیات است

[@nurseterrivining]

I thought seeing the devastation after the tornadoes of 2011 here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama was horrid. And it was. But I can’t imagine those same winds caring fire in them too. What am enormous tragedy. Prayers for all of our brothers and sisters in Hawaii.

[@resireg]

American homes are not built to resist tornadoes. For example, if they are base of bricks instead of wood, they resist better the winds

[@tllhy1591]

Never MIND THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN??? THESE POOR PEOPLE!!!😢😢

[@boomkin3669]

This size fire is like a yearly occurrence in California

[@tascrphs]

@@boomkin3669 You're comparing a marathon to a sprint. Even with the Napa / Sonoma fires a few years ago, there was plenty of warning. Here you have a massive hurricane offshore fanning the flames - a bush fire on your doorstep becomes a towering blow-torch on your back. You guys haven't faced that in high density areas with NO water pressure (lack of power disabled pressure) and no air suppressers (realize the hurricane grounded ALL air support).

[@MM-qp4pd]

Did you read California Burning by Katherine Blunt

[@Chelseynicole8]

So heartbroken for everyone affected by this tragic event ❤️

[@AJVillanueva2030]

:(

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Attention: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@walker-snow]

A father shouldn’t cry in front of their children for the sake of news.

[@kurtandersen813]

OMG. Prayers goes to alll involved, im heartbroken.

[@JohnnyFlips]

Prayers for the families affected🙏🏼

[@zenspark9500]

I am heartbroken hearing about this in the news. May you all get through this as fast as possible. I want to send everyone that is touched by this tragedy a heart full of love, compassion and care. I will do whatever I can to help.

[@txryder79]

I just listened to a talk radio show 12:45 AM 8/15/23 and multiple callers from Maui said the emergency alarm (that is tested monthly) never went off and that the electrical fires were extremely prevalent. Every caller also indicated that the National Guard STILL hasn't showed up yet.

[@Gee23442]

The president- no comment.

[@hellomissamericanpie4970]

People of Maui, do not sell your land! This is your home and God will provide!

[@SeattleiteInOrbit]

And not a single property owner will be allowed to rebuild. Will be deemed "too dangerous" until the Federal Government confiscates, and sales to a corporation or gives control to a Govt. Agency. This was by design.

[@erikafirst817]

This is heartbreaking

[@Cledyston]

My heart goes out to the beautiful people of Hawaii. Sending love from Brazil. You will overcome. God bless you.

[@javieryokozuna930]

Bot

[@noctis6826]

@@javieryokozuna930 Sure because anyone who tries to say something nice in a prayer format is a bot... Just so you know they're not, and more so the unoriginal "bot" acting ones are the ones who tries to counter act/downplays another one's thoughtful comment, that's one way to look like more of a loser and lesser than those you're trying to downplay over a small prayer comment.

[@javieryokozuna930]

@@noctis6826 bot

[@nesekitty9703]

THIS is wicked and sick! my all these souls R.I.P. 😥🙏 and thoughts and prayers to those affected

[@Tanias112]

This is just so heartbreaking - my condolences to all people of Hawaii. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

[@RumblesBettr]

those are so helpful thoughts and prayers... haha

[@Alwayscatlike]

@@RumblesBettr Don't worry they won't pray for you.

[@oa199]

Don't pray, act!

[@benjaminnorstadt2551]

American skill issue

[@minishoi3582]

I think what is more terrifying than disasters is the attitude of the government, who cares more about "business" than life.

[@Nida-031]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@PatriotPerson11]

Everyone should question what, why & how this happened!

[@raindrop650]

YES! I see only half of the people asking! We need answers! They are hiding something from us and its scary

[@tonyburzio4107]

Its hot and windy and a fire started.

[@kathleenabigail8613]

Rest in Peace to all whose lives were lost 🥺 and may all responsible be held accountable and no investors take that land from those who it rightfully belongs to anymore. My prayers to everyone.

[@georgewashington-cv4gr]

Forgive me for asking this question but I couldn't help but be curious. Hawaii natives have been against the "space force" observatory in Maui county known as Halakalea Observatory. Now in January all the way through April and even a story as early as July was reported. In January the observatory had an "estimated" fuel leak of 700 gallons. This fuel ran down the almost 2 mile high station. Sat for months absorbing and spreading which along with upsetting Hawaiian native social clubs vowed to remove the soil. Tons! And I mean TONS of soil containing high quality fuel, was excavated, put in sacks and put aside with the intention of finding a place to put it. Other leaks have been reported, but there were 3 phases to the cleanup mission. With phase 2 starting around a 2 to 3 weeks ago. Considering the turmoil the Air force has caused on top of them having the most advanced Telescope in the world right next to Your native town, coupled with the fact that Historically not only has the NAVY, which has a big base in hawaii but the Air force are the only 2 Military branches with clearance to use Directed Energy Weapons. And let's not get started on How the US has false flag operations in order to control land reserves. Just look up what happened to Hawaii with Dole Fruit Company. What I'm saying is, in any way, do you think the United States had something to do with it?

[@enkidu001]

Stay strong. Peace, from Europe.

[@josephmorrison2509]

My sister experienced the exact same situation in Malibu a couple years later driving through fire engulfed streets towards the beach. Thank for she lives on the PCH and got to Zuma beach. Many others did not. She shared the same kind of video. Just terrifying. Praying for all those there.

[@carlossousa24]

You're not fitting the climate change narrative.these are new fires

[@inhalehexhale]

This is absolutely horrible. This is exactly what we went through here in NorCal when the Tubbs fire ripped through our city. I also had to run from the fires while my house burned down and we had no warning either. We barely escaped with our lives. I really feel for the people of Maui 😢

[@MM-qp4pd]

Did you read California Burning by Katherine Blunt?

[@1MindRaper]

Wish they had water near by to help with the fire problem.

[@kimberlythermond7993]

It's even worse because it's a small island. They need to be evacuated to Oahu.

[@sakethreddy4450]

Did insurance cover your home? I’m so sorry to hear what happened to you

[@Shawn-dz9hb]

They used DIRECT ENERGY WEAPONS THERE. They used these weapons to torch/microwave everything in your town. all at once. They had you surrounded like here in Maui God be with us. We are at war

[@michaelopoku4837]

The fire must have spreading very fast, that's so scary

[@sarahbeth42291]

Breaks my heart!!!!!

[@Walter_White02]

The news is down playing the disaster. I live on Maui and my dad is in the coast guard and there are hundreds of bodies and nearly 2,000 people are still missing. The loss of not only a beautiful historic town but of potentially 1,000 to 2,000 people are dead. Whole families and people of the community. So devastating.

[@mistert8775]

That sounds terrible. Hugs to you. I hope you get through this.

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Attention: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@roseboudreaux9922]

#KentuckuFriedChildren04 It's not that the news is downplaying, they're not allowed to report the amount of dead or speak about a specific family or people before the family members have been notified! Investigation have just begun the Coast Guard personal are not allowed to speak about any of the devastation until next of kin have been notified! Have some respect and you might wind up getting your father in trouble for speaking about what your dad may have told you privately!

[@Walter_White02]

@@roseboudreaux9922 the interviews of the survivors have said exactly what I have just said. My dad won’t get in trouble. I’m just stating that even though many bodies haven’t been identified yet, they haven’t mentioned that the death toll is much worse. I live here and I’m thankful I’m not from Lahaina but it just seems like from what I’ve been told that it’s so much worse than the news is saying. That’s all.

[@bodiep3466]

That’s terrifying! 😢 rip to those that lost their life to this tragic accident! Blessed the family that lost their love one

[@mayraotero9903]

This is so strange. Mis condolencias a las familias. 😢

[@Evemax678]

This is so heartbreaking. I can’t stop crying and praying 🙏. Lord please help these people and Bless everyone that died in these fires 🔥 so so sad 😭

[@LukeSilverstar1000]

Condolences and Best wishes to the people of Hawai’i at this horrific time. I’m a flag collector and I had the Hawaiian flag flying at half-staff yesterday in honor of the victims. Aloha. 🌺

[@reviewithme9913]

God bless you

[@JonStark117]

@@phillipbanes5484*They’re literally trying to pay tribute to people who have lost their lives…and not every single person who has passed away was full blooded Hawaiian. Save your ignorant superiority for something more constructive then trying to “politically correct” someone who’s trying to make a kind/memorial gesture to people who have lost their lives.🤦🏽‍♂️*

[@1MindRaper]

Wish they had water near by to help with the fire problem.

[@noahw5887]

​@@phillipbanes5484how is saying Aloha inappropriate? He has shown much more Aloha in this one gesture than you will do your entire life. People like YOU are what's wrong with the world.

[@gimmethepinkelephant3685]

Yeah, that half masted flag and your condolences ought to help them out quite a bit. I'm sure they'll all call to thank you as soon as their burnt phones get replaced.

[@raiftadehara9218]

For someone that lived in Lahaina for two years this is devastating my heart goes out to Maui

[@gaylepizzo530]

It’s so sad to hear that Maui has burned up! Such a beautiful place 💯⛈️😱🙏

[@wendalla9414]

Prayers for all 🙏🙏🙏 ❤️

[@unknownstranger6875]

My condolences to everyone in Hawaii.

[@user-ru3jr3vi7m]

So heartbroken for everyone affected by this tragic event ️. My condolences and prayers to the people in Hawaii. .

[@eric2685]

Why did the multiple sirens fail to sound ?

[@helenabelanis3748]

So sad what happen in maui. Prayers for all the victims.🙏🙏🙏

[@escarelet]

Are those grassy fields surrounding Lahaina privately owned land? Could that waste area be planted and terraced for water retention, or does some regulation prohibit it, or have the landowners been unwilling to fix the problem of invasive grass?

[@markmonzon8169]

My condolences and prayers to the people in Hawaii. 😥🙏

[@juliegulyas6908]

Houses are burned down but trees are standing strange.

[@stefanocioni2587]

Ridiculous that in a modern world no communication is made to help these people evacuate sooner

[@TacoStacks]

So sad this is heartbreaking

[@population-_-420]

It will be forgotten in a week

[@bobmag8227]

@@population-_-420ofc no one’s even talking about it now

[@Ghost960RedBull]

Y’a it’s an evil world if you think it’s only god these days it’s not the devil real and their power is equally

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Notice: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@aprilzoe_4494]

Oh my heart 💔 I’m mad for them too they lost homes , families memories things they can’t get back. It hurts me to see that man hurting . What a hero getting all those babies out of there 🥹🫶🏽

[@peggyoooo7092]

I mourn for everybody's loss, I am truly sorry😢🥺💔

[@dickhindmanpiano302]

Please fix this problem Maui leadership. I feel for the residents, families. Not much can be done with a fast moving fire, except for a warning siren to give your residents time to leave. I imagine there will be a lot of restitution paid to these effected families. Very said.

[@AyaInspiredTarot]

What defines a "wild fire"? My heart goes out to those families that lost everything. So much healing ahead.

[@livenotonevil8279]

Are you speaking in code?

[@The.Adept.Chamber]

Notice: Expose the criminal impact concerning the 130 year U.S. illegal occupation (not colonization) of the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 1893).

[@farmergirl1581]

Super devastating but the greatest respect for that man taking the other kids as well! Think of the families who didn’t have someone like him to help!

[@javieryokozuna930]

Creep or a bot....

[@gordonwoo8127]

So sad. 😢 Please figure out what happened. This is heartbreaking.

[@enaesfalet65]

Most heartbreaking 💔 sorry for Your loss and hope you get better soon for the rest of your journey God’s will always guide your journey much love 💕 l❤❤

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

WAIT till the REAL SHOCKER, insurance companies dropping ALL insurance to EVERYTHING on that island

[@kimberlysmith7625]

You are absolutely correct. It's already happening in California. E.g. Allstate has pulled out of Cali completely.

[@chinavirus841]

@@kimberlysmith7625are you in good hands 😂

[@briant5685]

I guess Hawaii should just be given its freedom and independence back

[@humanmerelybeing1966]

@@kimberlysmith7625They'll have to change their name to 49state

[@jkev1122]

As a recovering survivor of hurricane Ian, I really feel for the people of Maui and wish them all love, peace and the strength to continue

[@jimpanzer07]

the hurricane was 800 mile south of Maui, Lahaina is on the north side - not a wildfire!

[@uh-60blackhawk99]

My condolences to the people of Maui, Love from California, Our state has suffer multiple wildfires and many people have either died or injured, but this is probably the worst wildfire I ever seen in my life

[@deborahwhit118]

DEW

[@javieryokozuna930]

You must be a child... lord save us

[@uh-60blackhawk99]

@@javieryokozuna930 How am i a child exactly?

[@javieryokozuna930]

You said this is probably the worst wildfire you seen.. that means you must be young, hence "Child"

[@IUseRandomPfps]

@@javieryokozuna930 it's the fifth deadliest wildfire in US history, so it's up there.

[@sirlance169]

Prayers for u all Love and miss u kononi

[@Celtic_Amy]

Unless the fire started in the town of Lahaina there should have been a warning. From what I heard there were wild fires nearby at least a day before.

[@onetopmodel36]

My condolences to the people in Hawaii🙏🏽