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Research on the 2023 Maui wildfire reveals a 67% increase in local mortality beyond official counts, highlighting the broader health impacts of natural disasters and emphasizing the need for improved disaster preparedness that incorporates Native Hawaiian ecological practices to mitigate future risks.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is calling for 3,000 vacation rentals to be converted into long-term housing for survivors of the devastating Maui wildfire. He has threatened to use post-fire emergency orders to force landlords who refuse. Currently, there are 6,297 residents still living in hotels more than four months after the wildfire. The lack of stable housing has caused stress for Lahaina residents, with some camping out on the beach. Green aims to provide interim housing for two years while more housing is built on Maui, and tax incentives and rent subsidies are being offered to encourage participation.
A woman who escaped the Maui wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending over seven weeks in a hospital burn unit. Laurie Allen was among the 98 people killed by the fire that devastated historic Lahaina on August 8. Her husband, Perry Allen, lost a lifetime of work when their home burned. Allen endured infections and multiple operations, including skin grafts, but her prognosis worsened in recent days. Authorities have urged residents not to sift through the ashes for belongings due to concerns about toxins.