Residents of Lahaina, Maui are working to rebuild their community nearly three years after the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history devastated the town in 2023. The fires destroyed more than 2,000 structures and killed more than 100 people, leaving lasting impacts on the community.

Hundreds of households affected by the 2023 fires remain in temporary housing as recovery efforts continue. The community has faced ongoing challenges including poverty, unemployment, and housing instability that existed before the fires and have since intensified.

In March, Hawaii experienced two consecutive storms that brought the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. In Lahaina, the flood waters turned streets into rivers and created new channels through the fire-damaged landscape, breaking open roads and flooding homes. The storms left behind sinkholes that swallowed vehicles.

The recent flooding has added another layer of difficulty to the community's recovery process. Despite these compounding challenges, local residents are determined to rebuild Lahaina to serve their community's needs as they work toward long-term recovery from both the historic wildfires and recent storm damage.