[The Guardian] Lahaina reopens after Hawaii’s deadly wildfire – a photo essay

Lahaina reopens after Hawaii’s deadly wildfire – a photo essay

The heart of the historic town destroyed in a deadly wildfire is reopening to local people and business owners, marking an important emotional milestone. However, much work remains to be done to safely clear debris and rebuild

The heart of Lahaina, the historic town on the Hawaiian island of Maui that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people, has reopened to local people and business owners holding day passes.

The renewed access marks an important emotional milestone for victims of the 8 August fire, but much work remains to be done to safely clear debris and rebuild.

Above: The Rev Ai Hironaka, resident minister of the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, walks in the parking lot as he visits his temple and residence destroyed by the wildfire. Right: a sign for victims of the deadly wildfire hangs over the Lahaina bypass highway. Below left and right: Hironaka picks up a golf club and ashes he found in his home.

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