It was a “perfect storm” with gusty winds and dry weather and a historic town of wooden structures. It’s compelling to see how fast the fire spread.
“Fire is a good servant, but a bad master” hits home on August 9, 2023. A hot dry summer causing dry vegetation along with gusty winds turned Lahaina into a war zone. The wooden structures did not stand a chance. The fire even burnt the vessels on the water.
Here are some screenshots taken from social media:
Before and After.This is a photo of Pioneer Inn that was burnt down. We took this photo some time ago when our family was visiting Lahaina for leisure. I loved the history of the place. But I told myself that I would not be going back to Lahaina town. It had become over-commercialized. We walked from a hotel along a pathway next a private yard and home. I thought that it was too intrusive to the local residents and I did not want to be that part of that touristy crowd.Lahaina was a bustling tourist center. These wooden structures didn’t stand a chance.
