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Deseret News archives: Now 3 years later, Maui residents are rebuilding their homes, lives

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 8, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying the town of Lahaina and killing more than 100 people. News coverage in those early days of August was extensive and impactful. Mother Nature’s powerful fury was on display. Photojournalists captured the images, and their counterparts told of the stories of survival and hope. Since then, residents of the island have faced so many challenges, which started with surviving and breathing well and have continued with rebuilding, feeling safe and affording to live on their own land. Costs continue to be high, and physical and mental challenges remain, and through it all, the locals have been determined and resilient. Here are contributions from Deseret News archives and Church News colleagues about the ongoing saga of the Maui wildfires, the pers

First report: Maui Wildfires 3 Years Later: The Recovery In Photos — civilbeat.org, 4d