The Maui wildfires of 2023 were a catastrophic natural disaster that engulfed the island of Maui, Hawaii, causing extensive damage and loss of life. These wind-driven fires, which began on August 8, devastated the historic town of Lahaina and claimed over 100 lives. The disaster left thousands of structures damaged or destroyed, with estimated costs ranging from $3.5 billion to $16 billion.
According to CalFire, the fire has burned more than 463,000 acres in Northern California, taking hundreds of buildings down with it and threatening nearly 14,000 structures.
