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Re-energizing of downed power lines sparked Lahaina wildfire, report concludes

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023
                                Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023

Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street.

COURTESY ALAN BARRIOS
                                According to Maui County and federal officials, the destruction from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire in Lahaina was caused by a single fire that started at about 6:34 a.m.
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COURTESY ALAN BARRIOS

According to Maui County and federal officials, the destruction from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire in Lahaina was caused by a single fire that started at about 6:34 a.m.

COURTESY MAUI COUNTY
                                Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura shared the findings on Wednesday from a report on the cause and origin of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire. Behind him, from left, are ATF Arson Investigation Branch Chief Walter Shaw, ATF Seattle Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Blais and Maui Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Giesea.
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COURTESY MAUI COUNTY

Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura shared the findings on Wednesday from a report on the cause and origin of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire. Behind him, from left, are ATF Arson Investigation Branch Chief Walter Shaw, ATF Seattle Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Blais and Maui Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Giesea.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023
                                Above, fire-ravaged Lahaina continued to smolder on Aug. 9, 2023.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023

Above, fire-ravaged Lahaina continued to smolder on Aug. 9, 2023.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023
                                Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street.
COURTESY ALAN BARRIOS
                                According to Maui County and federal officials, the destruction from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire in Lahaina was caused by a single fire that started at about 6:34 a.m.
COURTESY MAUI COUNTY
                                Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura shared the findings on Wednesday from a report on the cause and origin of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire. Behind him, from left, are ATF Arson Investigation Branch Chief Walter Shaw, ATF Seattle Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Blais and Maui Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Giesea.
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023
                                Above, fire-ravaged Lahaina continued to smolder on Aug. 9, 2023.