
More than a year after the tragic Lahaina wildfire, investigators have determined that the tragedy was sparked by a blaze firefighters thought they had put out.
The ATF report stated that a small fire started just after 6:30 a.m. Aug. 8, 2023, at a utility pole near Lahainaluna Road. Fire crews left the scene just after 2 p.m. once there were no indications that the fire was still burning, as reported by KHON-TV.