Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate

Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate

Lahaina Street runs through the heart of Makaha, a neighborhood in a west Oahu community that's a lot like the Lahaina on Maui that burned down in a deadly wildfire in 2023

Calvin Endo stands in his backyard discussing his concerns about tall grass that grows brown during wildfire season behind his home on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Waianae, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher)