At this time last year, swift-moving wildfires were burning across parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, devastating the historic community of Lahaina, and killing 102 people. In the months since the disaster, work has been done to clear debris, set up temporary housing, and to mourn and remember loved ones who were lost. It was recently reported that lawsuits against the government and utilities have reached a $4 billion settlement. As steps toward rebuilding begin, local organizations are also working to battle the invasive grasses that act as fuel for wildfires, and to reintroduce more fire-resistant native plants. Gathered below are recent images from Lahaina made by Mario Tama, a photojournalist with Getty Images. See also “When Maui Burned,” by Carrie Ching.
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