Aviation Community Sending Aid to Maui

Alaska Airlines sends supplies, evacuates residents

Meg Godlewski

Friday, August 11, 2023 at 04:29 PM ET

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Lahaina town, Maui [Civil Air Patrol]

Key Takeaways:

Devastating wildfires in Maui have caused widespread destruction, particularly in Lahaina, resulting in at least 55 deaths with limited resources to control ongoing blazes.
The U.S. military, including the Army National Guard, Navy, and Coast Guard, has deployed personnel, helicopters, and water-drop equipment to aid in firefighting and search operations.
The civilian aviation community, with companies like Planet 9 and Alaska Airlines, is actively providing relief through supply transports, evacuation flights for affected residents, flexible travel policies, and substantial financial donations to support recovery efforts.

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The aviation community is stepping up to assist the residents of Maui who have been affected by the devastating wildfire that destroyed the town of Lahaina and is still out of control. Maui County fire officials note there are several fires burning and their resources to fight them are limited.

The death toll stands at least 55 people and is feared to go higher as the burned-out remains of buildings are searched. The fire moved so fast people were overtaken as they tried to escape.