Maui Wildfires: Comparisons to 9/11, Miracle House, and Evacuation Delays

The aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Maui is being compared to 9/11 by first responders, many of whom have experienced both tragedies. The destruction is similar to Ground Zero, and the search for bodies in the leveled neighborhoods is challenging. The firefighters and police who are searching the rubble once frequented the decimated buildings. The responders, some of whom lost their own homes, are working tirelessly to find partial remains and bring closure to families. The search is complicated by the total destruction of homes, making it difficult to locate where they once stood. Thousands of displaced residents are being housed in shelters, hotels, and Airbnb units, while the cause of the wildfires is still under investigation.