A Hawaiian flag and crosses honoring fire victims are posted along a roadway in Lahaina, Maui.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-28/la-na-hawaii-maui-tourism

And then in August, Hawaii faced wildfires that ended with the devastation of the historic town of Lahaina, Maui.

Source: https://www.nexttv.com/features/bc-station-awards-2023-honolulus-katie-pickman-stayed-cool-during-firestorm

Bartlett native Holly Morris, center, and her sons Cameron, left, and Kayden fled their Lahaina, Maui, home during the devastating wildfires earlier this month.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230821/just-happy-to-be-alive-bartlett-high-alum-trying-to-rebuild-her-life-after-fleeing-deadly-maui-wildfires

HECO crews working to restore power on Saturday, Aug. 12 following devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/08/28/hawaiian-electric-responds-to-lawsuit-filed-by-county-of-maui-over-lahaina-fire/

Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, leaving a charred and smoldering landscape across the tourist town of about 13,000 residents that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-lahainas-deadly-wildfire-a-reminder-of-growing-risk/