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re: Wildfires on Maui Island - Evacuations - People Fleeing into Ocean

Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:53 pm to
Posted by CSATiger
The Battlefield
Member since Aug 2010
6226 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:53 pm to
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bunch of snobs up in here, I always have to stay in Kihei


Oh have stayed there too, Sugar Beach
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:54 pm to
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Oh have stayed there too, Sugar Beach



I love Maui, always hate to leave
Posted by F1y0n7h3W4LL
Below I-10
Member since Jul 2019
1538 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:59 pm to
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Is control burning rainforests a thing?


Along the south and southwest side, it is tinderbox dry this time of year and the first time there, I thought the place looked like New Mexico on the Mauka side.

Google Maps
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 2:09 pm
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
54915 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:05 pm to
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Is control burning rainforests a thing?

Genuinely asking

One problem is that we have taken land/fire management out of the hands of Native people/tribes. They spent generations managing the land with fire. They know more about doing this than probably any other entity. That has been curbed significantly over the decades. Thankfully, there is a movement to bring those folks back into the fold in areas across the country.
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 2:06 pm
Posted by cattus
Member since Jan 2009
13469 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:10 pm to
I use to work off Front and much surrounding that building is in flames.

Friends and family there and not getting any response.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
34858 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:19 pm to
Here today, gone to Maui
Posted by TejasHorn
High Plains Driftin'
Member since Mar 2007
10993 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:21 pm to
There’s a valley on the east side of Maui that’s one of, if not the, rainiest places on earth. The west side is more desert-like.

Incredible that Lahaina and Front St. are having wildfires though. Unbelievable.
Posted by nvasil1
Hellinois
Member since Oct 2009
15930 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:28 pm to
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Farewell and adieu to you fair Hawaiian ladies


Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spam

Posted by Shut Up Mulllet
Member since Apr 2021
791 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:30 pm to
I thought it was funny.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
54915 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:37 pm to
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Friends and family there and not getting any response.

I just read a tweet....errr....an X that said the fire took out the internet, and because all police and fire radio channels are encrypted they aren't working, either.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
30824 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:45 pm to
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they have a ton of hotels north of Lahaina, some of the bigger chains


The Wife and I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Maui resort right there in February 2022 for our 30th wedding anniversary. We loved that place. Would like to go again at some point.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
26653 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:47 pm to
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an X that said the fire took out the internet, and because all police and fire radio channels are encrypted they aren't working, either.


Must be impacting phones significantly as well. The State has told people on the West side of the island to text 9011 instead of call for emergency assistance.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
54915 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:49 pm to
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Must be impacting phones significantly as well. The State has told people on the West side of the island to text 9011 instead of call for emergency assistance.

Calling always takes a hit with disasters. Towers may have been damaged or are just overwhelmed. Texts usually get through when the calls won't.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
25867 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:51 pm to
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Hyatt Regency Maui resort right there in February 2022


I assume you saw the penguins.

Posted by lowspark12
nashville, tn
Member since Aug 2009
22371 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 3:00 pm to
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Maybe look at some of the resorts north of Kaanapali, like Kapalua? I know there is a Ritz up there at least, and lots of rental properties. I don't think those areas are being impacted at this time.


We’re looking into it, but pricing right now is good bit higher than when we booked 7 months ago. We were actually staying at the ritz just north of Lahiana for a couple days.

One concern is everyone will be looking elsewhere, overcrowding may be an issue.

I think we’re just gonna take our time and rebook… still really bummed, but at least we weren’t there.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
114059 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 3:06 pm to
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I hope Star Noodle is ok


Im sure they will make this a priority then.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
30824 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 3:57 pm to
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I assume you saw the penguins.




They also had several bird exhibits there when we went. Part of some special event they were doing. That is a nice hotel/resort. Drums of the Pacific Luau was also great. We actually could see it from our room as well.

Have you been there? February is a great time to see whales, as well. we went on a whale-watching tour, too.

The banyan trees were pretty amazing, too, but I am afraid a lot of those will be lost in those fires.
Posted by CSATiger
The Battlefield
Member since Aug 2010
6226 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 4:43 pm to
I got a pic from a friend in Kula,taken from the air from over the ocean, looks like the whole square is gone, for the pic it looks like the old courthouse by the square is a shell
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 4:47 pm
Posted by IHateMatt
On the I-10 bridge
Member since Jul 2021
19 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 4:47 pm to
Hate to see it. Honeymooners at Hyatt on Kaanapali Beach in '93. Spent a lot of time in Lahaina chilling out and taking in the sights. I wonder if Greg Brady taking the tiki figure had anything to do with this.
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
11308 posts
Posted on 8/9/23 at 4:51 pm to
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bunch of snobs up in here, I always have to stay in Kihei

I drive through there sometimes on my way to Wailea
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