"The Resilient 100-Year-Old Maui Home: A Survivor Amidst Wildfire Devastation"
A 100-year-old wooden home in Maui's Lahaina community miraculously survived recent wildfires while every other residence in the area was reduced to ashes. The homeowners, Trip and Dora Atwater Millikin, attribute the home's resilience to recent renovations, including the replacement of the asphalt roof with a commercial-grade metal one. Experts also suggest that removing vegetation close to the house and replacing it with non-combustible river stones likely played a role in protecting the home. The Millikins plan to use their home as a community hub to support others in rebuilding after the devastating wildfires.