Maui County, Hawaii Set to Reopen to Tourism Following Devastating Wildfire

Maui County, Hawaii is set to reopen to tourism on November 1st, following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The announcement was made by Mayor Richard Bissen, who modified the Governor’s declaration with a phased plan, allowing a small portion of West Maui to reopen.

The August 8th fire caused extensive damage to the historic Lahaina town, killing at least 99 people and destroying more than 2,000 buildings. As a result, travelers were evacuated from the area and tourism was put on hold.

Mayor Bissen said that the decision to reopen was made after consulting with the Lahaina advisory team, the Red Cross, and other partners. He noted that the reopening of West Maui will bring back much-needed jobs and help the economy recover.

The reopening of West Maui will be a welcome relief for the local economy, which has been severely impacted by the wildfire. The tourism industry has been hit particularly hard, and the reopening of the area will provide a much-needed boost to the local businesses.

Mayor Bissen is hopeful that the reopening of West Maui will be the first step in the recovery process. He is confident that the area will be able to rebuild and become a vibrant destination once again.