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Escape from Lahaina

In August 2023, the most deadly fire in modern US history struck Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. James Clayton investigates why it was so hard to escape the city.

In August 2023, the most deadly fire in modern US history struck Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 99 people lost their lives. Using the testimony of those who survived the fire and previously unreleased police footage and communications between the authorities, James Clayton investigates why it was so hard to escape the city and how police roadblocks contributed to a chaotic evacuation.

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