The Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires that leveled Lahaina and killed 102 people were caused by the re-energizing of downed power lines at about 6:34 a.m. that ignited unmaintained vegetation near utility poll 25 off of Lahainaluna Road, Maui County and federal officials announced today.
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 8:47 PM
Re-energizing of downed power lines caused fatal Maui fires, county and feds say | Honolulu Star-Advertiser