Parts of western and upcountry Maui island in Hawaii, United States, are evacuated as wildfires cause power outages and disruption to emergency services in western Maui and other parts of Hawaii including Oahu and the Big Island, with at least six people being killed.[3]
Authorities in Hawaii, call the Lahaina fire the "worst natural disaster in the state's history", as the death toll increases to 80 people, and 11,000 homes and businesses continue to be without electricity.[6]
The Maria Lanakila Catholic Church is reportedly still standing despite the wildfires. The banyan tree is also standing,but is damaged by the wildfire and it is unknown if it will survive.[7]
Shares in Hawaiian Electric Industries drop 30% after the company was sued for refusing to shut down power lines. Lawsuits are also filed against three other power companies that oversee the state.[12]
The wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, United States, are ranked as the fifth deadliest wildfire in American history.[13]
August 15 – U.S. PresidentJoe Biden and First LadyJill Biden announces that they plan to visit Maui, Hawaii in an effort to help the island recover from the wildfires. This comes amidst criticism over his response to the wildfires including his "no comment" remarks.[14]
