The Maui Fire was a series of wildfires that burned parts of the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii in August 2023. This disaster is the worst in Hawaii’s history, surpassing the tsunami of 1960; it is the deadliest wildfire in 100 years and surpassed the Camp Fire in Paradise, California in 2018. The fires, which began on Tuesday, August 8, struck hardest the historic resort town of Lahaina, on Maui’s western peninsula, reducing most of the town to ash and ruins. The upcountry community of Kula was also affected and lost approximately 19 homes.
In December of 2023, After the Fire CEO Jennifer Gray Thompson led a delegation to Lahaina to discuss post-disaster recovery strategies and to provide advice and support to the affected communities of Maui, Hawaii. Since this initial visit, After the Fire has sent two more group delegations to Maui and continued to support from the mainland.
After Action Reports
These reports provide valuable insights, perspectives, and recommendations following our delegations to Maui. While the primary audience for these reports is the people of Maui and the organizations serving this community, we have strived to make them accessible and informative for external stakeholders unfamiliar with the nuances of Maui's recovery process.
