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Charred debris, toxic water, remote towns: Lahaina’s recovery will be a ‘slow process’

Roughly 2,700 buildings were destroyed and at least 101 people lost their lives in the devastating fires that swept through Maui

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2023

Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain

Officials in Maui are warning residents that it remains too early to return to some parts of the island where firefighters have extinguished flames

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Fast-moving Hawaii fires will take a heavy toll on the state's environment

The fast-moving wildfires that raked Maui this week will take a heavy toll on the environment

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023