Devastating fires in Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, California share a crucial root cause with the LA blazes. It's a clue to our fire future.

As deadly wildfires ravaged Los Angeles and destroyed thousands of structures in January 2025, an image of a red-roofed house surrounded by scorched rubble was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it survived the blazes because its owner is Muslim and the Koran was inside.

The third and final phase of the attorney general’s report on the 2023 Lahaina wildfire outlines top priorities for state and county lawmakers to better prepare and respond to wildfires. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo explores one of the most important aspects of the report — the hiring of a state fire marshal.

MAUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Some are questioning Gov. Josh Green's offer to temporarily house those displaced by the California wildfires in Hawai'i hotels, arguing the idea is insensitive as many of Maui's fire survivors are still struggling with housing.

L.A. County fires, a man told 7NEWS Australia, "God saved my house." Users then shared photos of homes unrelated to his story.

Gov. Josh Green is floating an idea that could bring California fire victims to Hawaii to ease the pressure on resources in California.

"The experience of losing your home is like a cleaver splitting life into two parts, the before and the after."

As fires sweep across Los Angeles, Lahaina survivors remind their fellow fire survivors to take care of their mental health.

Lele Aloha announced the launch of the Hauola Awards, a grant program aimed at supporting the rebuilding, re-establishing, and reinvigorating of communities affected by the 2023 Maui fires. In response to the unprecedented destruction, Lele Aloha stands committed to providing immediate relief and aiding long-term recovery efforts.

Gov. Josh Green has offered support to officials fighting and victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, comparing the flames to a sequel of the Lahaina fire. There have been five deaths attributed to the Palisades Fire,

Thousands had to find new roofs over their head after the fires in 2023, but data from the Department of Taxation shows the vast majority stayed on Maui.