Lahaina Partially Reopens Following Deadly Wildfire

Toxic Ash and Debris Remain as Cleanup Continues

Hawaii's historic town of Lahaina, devastated by a deadly wildfire in August, has partially reopened to residents and business owners.
Reopened areas include Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina’s public library, an elementary school, popular restaurants, and a section of Front Street.
State Department of Health tests confirm that the ash and dust left by the fire is toxic, with arsenic and lead identified as major concerns.
Cleanup is still in its early stages, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removing hazardous materials from the town’s more than 2,000 destroyed buildings.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin hauling away the remaining debris and take it to a landfill after getting permission from property owners.