Breitbart News' Kristina Wong shares her firsthand experience of being in Maui during the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over 100 years.
West Maui, HAWAII — I arrived in Maui last Monday, August 7, ready for a week of snorkeling, surfing lessons, and relaxation.
Jet-lagged, I went to sleep around 9:30 p.m. local time. I woke up sometime in the middle of night. I remember picking up my phone and thinking it was way too early to have woken up. I think it was sometime before 3 a.m. Like other hotel guests, we spent most of Tuesday sitting around the now-closed pools or at the beach. The winds were so severe, anything not secured — towels, bags, sandals — would blow away, and the sand felt like tiny needles penetrating any exposed skin. Palm trees whipped back and forth, with fronds occasionally snapping and flying to the ground. In the afternoon, we were told there were four wildfires, most likely caused by downed power lines from the wind.
Wildfires burn over the town of Lahaina as seen in the neighboring Kaanapali Alii resort, on August 8, 2023 in Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii. Wildfires burning over the town of Lahaina are reflected in a window of the neighboring Kaanapali Alii resort, on August 8, 2023 in Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii. A firefighting helicopter drops water as Maui County firefighters extinguish a fire near homes in Kula, Hawaii, on August 13, 2023.
Hundreds of us packed up our suitcases and waited in a messy line for the buses to arrive, before being told the buses were actually stopping at a different place a quarter mile away. As word spread, people made a mad dash to the new location, with some leaving their families behind in an attempt to get a good place in line.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Power lines likely caused Maui’s first reported fire, video and data showThe finding adds to evidence that the island’s electric utility was the source of some reported fires on August 7 and 8.
Leer más »
After Losing Home, Maui First Responder Is Hoping to Find Missing Victims in the Ocean (Exclusive)Ian Barnes was off duty when the Maui fires ravaged his home. After getting his two young kids to safety, the first responder joined the search and rescue efforts, working around the clock to find those who jumped into the ocean while fleeing the deadly fires.
Leer más »
President Biden, first lady to visit Maui to survey wildfire destruction, meet survivorsPresident Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel Monday to Maui to meet with first responders, survivors and government officials after horrifying wildfires ripped through the Hawaiian island, the White House said Wednesday.
Leer más »
First Victims Of Maui Fire Identified: Why Identifying Fire Victims Is DifficultMajor identifiable features, like dental traits, may have been destroyed in the fire, experts say.
Leer más »
President Biden, first lady to visit Maui after deadly wildfiresHawaii Gov. Josh Green said search and recovery efforts are expected to be at a stage early next week that will allow for a presidential visit.
Leer más »