Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report Released

Hawaiߵi state officials released the Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report. The second in a series of three reports commissioned by the Hawaiߵi Department of the Attorney General, the report provides an independent review of the tragic fire that destroyed much of Lahaina, HI on August 8–9, 2023.

Prepared by ULRI's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), the report highlights the systemic issues contributing to the fatal events and details how relative levels of wildfire prevention, preparedness, and operational systems influenced the fire situation, evacuation efforts, and attempts to stop its rapid progression.
 
FSRI used a systems analysis methodology to evaluate the complex intersections between environmental conditions, human activity, established policies and procedures, and accepted norms and perceptions. FSRI identified 84 findings that resulted in 140 recommendations for addressing these issues including what can be done now. The report emphasizes the crucial role of multiple entities—agencies, state and county government, and more—to urgently implement these recommendations.

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This report was released by Hawaiʻi state officials in April 2024.

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