Maui wildfires
NBC News was on the ground immediately after the devastating Maui fire and quickly broke news of residents' harrowing escapes and the many government failures that led to such a high death toll. We then followed up with immersive and revelatory features.
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Hawaii's governor says most residents displaced by wildfire now have long-term housing
Nine months after more than 100 people were killed and nearly 2,200 homes were destroyed, Gov. Josh Green says the state is making progress on rebuilding the historic town of Lahaina and improving its emergency preparedness.
Poor communication stymied Maui's response to deadly wildfires, mayor says in state attorney general report
The report released Wednesday is the first portion of a three-part investigation of the fires last year that killed at least 101 people and destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.
Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details need for more equipment and mutual aid plans
Despite devoting nearly all its resources, the Maui Fire Department was no match for an unprecedented series of blazes, a new report has said.
Hawaii to build evacuation routes on Maui after deadly wildfires
The new escape routes will provide better access to the main roads out of Lahaina, where residents were stuck in traffic as they tried to flee, officials said.
Families whose loved ones died in the Maui wildfires could get $1.5M each
But they have to agree not to sue the state agencies and companies that are contributing to a victims' compensation fund.
Better equipment, communications needed in wake of Lahaina wildfire, Maui police say in report
The Maui Police Department included 32 recommendations in a preliminary "after-action" report on the deadliest U.S. fire in over a century.
Last confirmed Maui wildfire victim is identified
At least 100 people lost their lives in the wind-whipped fire that destroyed most of Lahaina and other areas of Maui in August.
Lahaina looks forward: From middle schoolers to the mayor, what locals see for the historic town's future
NBC News asked 11 people what their vision of Lahaina’s future looks like. While survivors say nothing can make up for what was lost, they hope to rebuild a Lahaina that represents their needs.
Hawaii governor's first budget after Maui wildfire includes funds for recovery and fire prevention
The proposed budget is Green’s first since a fast-moving wildfire killed at least 100 people and destroyed Maui’s historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8.
Heart of Hawaii’s historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners
The reopened areas include Banyan Tree Park, home to a 150-year-old tree that burned in the fire but that is now sprouting new leaves.
Hawaii attorney general subpoenas three Maui agencies over their response to wildfire
Attorney General Anne Lopez said other county agencies had been largely cooperative, but she cited the need for “critical facts” from “key stakeholders."
