Lahaina Residents Confront Devastation as They Return Home After Deadly Wildfires

Lahaina residents affected by the deadly Maui wildfires will be allowed to return to their homes for the first time since the disaster. The Environmental Protection Agency has cleared around 464 properties so far, but officials warn that the neighborhoods may be unrecognizable due to the extensive damage. Residents will be escorted to the area for their first two visits, with support from officials, cultural leaders, and mental health specialists. Visitation will be limited to residents and those affiliated with properties, and personal protective equipment will be provided. Some residents are outraged by the decision to open West Maui on October 8, as they are still displaced and have not yet revisited their destroyed homes.