Christina Hall’s parents were forced to evacuate their home in Lahaina, Maui, after deadly wildfires ripped through the area. The couple, Terry and Candy Hall, shared a Facebook post on Friday saying that they had “relocated to Kihei,” a town on Maui’s southwest shore.
“We are safe, have electricity and a place to stay,” the Halls wrote. “While in Lahaina area, we didn’t have electricity, internet, tv and only very limited cell service. Didn’t realize the extent of the devastation until this morning when I could see a bit of internet.”
The Halls described the devastation in Lahaina, saying that “the whole area of Lahaina Town is gone.” They said that people from hotel areas were lined up by the hundreds to get on buses to the airport, and that there was no electricity or running water in the town.
“So many people have lost their homes,” the Halls wrote. “It took us a couple tries to get road access out. We made it. It is such a tragedy.”
Christina Hall shared her parents’ Facebook post on her Instagram Story, writing that she was “grateful they are ok.” She said that Maui is her favorite place on the planet and that she has been going to Lahaina every year since she was a child.
“What’s happened there is beyond devastating,” Hall wrote. “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by these horrific fires.”
The wildfires in Maui have been the deadliest in the United States in over a century. At least 89 people have been confirmed dead, and hundreds are still missing. The fires have also destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
The cause of the fires is still under investigation, but officials believe that they were sparked by high winds and dry conditions. The fires have been exacerbated by climate change, which has made the West Coast more susceptible to wildfires.
The wildfires in Maui have caused widespread devastation and loss of life. The recovery effort will be long and difficult, but it is important to remember the strength and resilience of the people of Maui. They will rebuild their community and come back stronger than ever.
