Lahaina Residents Can Return To Their Burned Properties Soon. But Is The Air Safe?

Combined Joint Task Force 50 (CJTF-50) search, rescue and recovery elements conduct search operations of areas damaged by wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Aug. 15, 2023. Members of CJTF-50 from the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard, U.S. Army Active Duty and Reserve are actively supporting Maui County authorities to provide immediate security, safety, and well-being to those affected by the wildfires to ensure unwavering support for the community of Maui and first responders. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)

With less than a week before Maui County begins letting fire survivors back to their scorched properties in Lahaina and with travel restrictions into West Maui set to lift Oct. 8, many are still wondering whether it’s safe to breathe the air in and around the burn zone. The county advises anyone entering the neighborhoods … Continue reading Lahaina Residents Can Return To Their Burned Properties Soon. But Is The Air Safe?