Hawaii Fire and Massive Bayan Tree

[Ianab]

There was a report to state and local officials that stated a very high risk of wild fires

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/hawaii-congresswomanstate-underestimated-lethality-wildfires

I think what they underestimated was the speed and size of the fire, driven by storm force winds. There are wild fires, that they have probably had before, and you can fight those with fire trucks, helicopters, fire breaks etc. Last resort is you can usually outrun them. 
That fire would have simply been too hot and fast moving to stop, and with power and communications out it was difficult to warn people to evacuate in time. 

[Menagerie-Manor]

There was a report to state and local officials that stated a very high risk of wild fires

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/hawaii-congresswomanstate-underestimated-lethality-wildfires

I think what they underestimated was the speed and size of the fire, driven by storm force winds. There are wild fires, that they have probably had before, and you can fight those with fire trucks, helicopters, fire breaks etc. Last resort is you can usually outrun them.
That fire would have simply been too hot and fast moving to stop, and with power and communications out it was difficult to warn people to evacuate in time.

That was pretty much the case, my son just managed to settle into his accommodations just after noon on Tuesday and texted me that the wind started hurricane force. In a matter of 5 minutes they were running down streets with burning buildings and trees, then a gas station exploded about a block away. Luckily he escaped and managed to get a flight out of there on Thursday.

[gspren]

We stayed on Maui in June of 86, went to a Luau in Lahaina and saw the Banyan tree. We took a helicopter tour of the Island and it was interesting to see the diversity of regions in such a small area.

[firefighter ontheside]

Still finding deceased.  My task force just sent 4 dogs and handlers to aid in the search for more.

[doc henderson]

MSN

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The Massive Banyan Tree survived !