Lahaina fire erupted from earlier blaze firefighters believed was extinguished, investigation finds
The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday as they presented their findings on the cause.
Deadly Lahaina wildfire erupted from earlier brushfire that was believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds
The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.
Maui Fire Department to release cause report on deadly Lahaina wildfire
The department is expected to give its official explanation on exactly how the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century was sparked last year.
Investigation finds sparks from broken power line caused deadly Lahaina Fire
Sparks from a re-energized broken power line are to blame for the Lahaina Fire that killed 102 people on the Hawaiian island of Maui in August of 2023, according to findings on a joint investigation into the wildfire.
Re-energizing of downed power lines sparked fatal Maui wildfire
The Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire that burned down Lahaina and killed 102 people was started when downed power lines reenergized at about 6:34 a.m. ignited overgrown vegetation that violated the county fire code near a utility poll off of Lahainaluna Road.
One fire by re-energization caused Lahaina fire: ATF report
The long-awaited ATF report concluded that the Lahaina fire was started by one fire by re-energization. Sunshine, breezy and not as hot today. Mainly clear skies and cool overnight with lows in the 30s,
Re-energizing of downed power lines sparked Lahaina wildfire, report concludes
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023 Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street. 1 /4 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023 Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street.
Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.
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