Lahaina residents and community members observed the third anniversary of the August 2023 wildfire on Saturday, reflecting on ongoing grief while noting early signs of community rebuilding and return.
- Three years after the fire, many Lahaina residents say they still lack closure, with friends who lost lives and homes still unresolved.
- The Lahaina United Methodist Church lost its building but resumed services quickly after the fire, gathering under a tree that survived on the property.
- Local residents and community members report early signs of people returning to Lahaina and momentum building toward rebuilding.
- Long-time Lahaina residents describe the anniversary period as emotionally difficult, with grief still present alongside cautious hope.
Source: KITV
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