Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery

by Peace Winds America
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery
Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery

Project Report | Aug 17, 2023
Peace Winds Staff Members Arrive in Maui

By Sarah Maraschky | Communications Associate

Wildfire damage in Lahaina
Wildfire damage in Lahaina

On August 16, three Peace Winds staff members, including a nurse, arrived in Maui to provide support following the wildfires. The death toll has now reached 111, and the search for victims continues. Rescue teams are hard at work while Peace Winds has partnered with the local Red Cross chapter to provide food, water, and emergency supplies to survivors living in temporary shelters.

Peace Winds photographer Simon Kondo is on the ground in Lahaina documenting the damage. He tells Peace Winds that although there is no sign of active fires, first responders are still carrying out firefighting activities to ensure that hotspots do not produce flames. As long as the hot, dry conditions continue, teams will continue to water affected areas as a precaution.

The city of Lahaina has suffered extensive damage down to the coastline, Kondo says, and the area is still filled with the pungent odor of burnt plastic. The city is quiet with only a few locals here and there, looking stunned at the damage. In contrast to earthquakes, it seems like there is nothing to clean up–most debris from homes and belongings has simply burned up.

Peace Winds staff members are working with our local partners to assess the needs of survivors and provide support. We will bring updates as we are able. Please visit our project on GlobalGiving to make a donation toward Peace Winds’ activities in Maui. We thank you for your continued support.

Firefighters water hotspots
Firefighters water hotspots
Destroyed homes in Lahaina
Destroyed homes in Lahaina
Wildfire damage in Lahaina
Wildfire damage in Lahaina

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