Thanks Bevo!

Well, that’s a complicated question. This is a tragedy in the fullest sense. It was a weather phenomena that created strong winds, combined with a typical upcountry summer grass type fire, that was driven into a highly susceptible part of town with dense housing.

The navy, coast guard, and local fire authorities responded in haste, but this fire was fueled by strong winds and moved incredibly quickly. So quickly people had to jump into the ocean to out run the fire, and others were trapped in their cars attempting escape.

Maui has limited fire fighting resources, and coordination between counties is difficult as an island state.

Thanks Johano!

Thank you Keysa!

Thanks Tim!

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I’m not sure about blocking aid and support, but the gov was blocking access to west Maui for a few days while they went through the area.

It is my belief that the number of dead is much higher than being reported. Individuals I know who are providing direct relief to west Maui via boat suggested more then a thousand people may have lost their lives in this tragedy. This is unconfirmed reports.

I suspect the federal and state government would try and delay this knowledge by controlling access to the area, but are not intentionally blocking aid . Many individuals in west Maui did not want to leave to shelters in town because they had perfectly comfortable homes and would be prevented from returning.

Access back into Lahaina and west Maui is starting to open back up, so I suspect the relief will begin to flow more readily now.

Thanks for your support island, the aloha being shown to Maui from around the globe is evidence that even in tragedy we can find harmony and love.