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Maui Wildfires 2023

  • Incident Information:

    Attachment Size
    Maui Wildfires August 2023 Preliminary After Action Report.pdf (6 MB) 6 MB
    Maui Wildfires After-Action Report Maui Dept of Fire and Public Safety.pdf (4.93 MB) 4.93 MB

  • Location:

    Hawaii

  • Date:

    08/08/2023

  • Incident Type:

    Large Fire

  • Description:

    On August 8, 2023, Maui experienced the worst natural disaster in State history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. The fires were vast, devastating and rapidly occurred simultaneously within multiple geographic locations throughout Maui. Lahaina town sustained the greatest loss of life and a significant amount of property damage. In total, the fires claimed 100 lives, burned 1,283 acres upcountry, 3,240 acres in south Maui, and 2,170 acres in Lahaina. The fires also destroyed dozens of homes upcountry and over 3,000 dwellings and units in Lahaina.

    Large Fire, Multi Incident Summary, Fire Behavior, Initial Attack

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