GEORGE F. LEE / AUG 1 The Lahaina memorial with crosses in memory of the victims of the August 8, 2023 wildfires.
GEORGE F. LEE / AUG 1 The Lahaina memorial with crosses in memory of the victims of the August 8, 2023 wildfires.
The state of Hawaii is commemorating the first anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires on Maui by flying flags at half-staff in memory of the lives lost.
The devastating fires of August 8, 2023, tore through the city of Lahaina, killing at least 102 people. Buildings, vehicles and homes were destroyed. It is considered the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
Governor Josh Green has ordered the U.S. and Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise on Thursday to sunset on Monday in memory of the 102 people who lost their lives.
They must be at half-staff in the state Capitol and all state offices and agencies, as well as in the Hawaii National Guard.
“Exactly one year ago, we lost precious lives of mothers, fathers, grandparents, sons, daughters and friends,” Green said in a statement. “As we mark the first anniversary of the Maui Wildfires this weekend with remembrance events, let us honor their memories and never forget those we lost in Lahaina. Together, we will forge a path toward resilience and hope, preserve the spirit of Lahaina, and continue to rebuild with strength and unity as a community.”
Maui County holds several commemorative events, from a paddle-out on Thursday to a day of hope and prayer on Sunday. Visit for a list of events.
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