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The Maui fires have destroyed much of Lahaina, so what is the status in Wailea, and has the Four Seasons hotel been affected?
The historic town of Lahaina in Maui has been majorly affected as catastrophic blazes battered the Island on Tuesday and Wednesday (August 8 and 9, 2023).
Hundreds of structures across the island have been damaged in one of the deadliest US wildfires in recent years. At least 36 people have been killed in Maui and thousands have been evacuated from the area. Overly dry vegetation and strong winds from Hurricane Dora are believed to have been the cause of the devastating fires.
Google Maps has issued wildfire warnings in Lahaina, Makawao, and Kihei, so has the Four Seasons Hotel in Wailea, Hawaii been disrupted?
Has the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea been affected by the Maui fires?
According to the Fire Information For Resource Management System (FIRMS) map, Wailea has not been directly affected by the wildfires, meaning guests at the Four Seasons are not in immediate danger.
The map confirms the wildfires are currently located in Lahaina, Makawao, and Kula. The latter is about 45 minutes away from the Four Seasons.
A Four Seasons hotel worker confirmed to the Daily Mail on Wednesday that the resort is facing “some air quality issues” and evacuation has not been necessary. Deadline columnist Pete Hammond, who is currently staying at the resort, published an article and photo confirming the safety of the hotel.
The Wailea resort is “about 27 miles away from Lahaina and currently in no threat of evacuation,” he wrote alongside a snapshot of the beach as holiday-goers splashed freely in the ocean. “Wailea is untouched and still in vacation mode,” Hammond added.
That being said, the five-star paradise was left overwhelmed by the influx of locals and tourists arriving to flee the fire.
The hotel has released a statement, sending their thoughts to those affected:
Grand Wailea Maui resort confirms safety
The neighboring hotel, the Grand Wailea Maui – a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has also clarified that the Wailea-Makena area is unaffected.
“At this time, Grand Wailea and our surrounding community is not affected by the fires,” the announcement reads. “We are closely monitoring the situation and following all instructions & directives from our local and state authorities to ensure we are doing everything possible to keep our guests, staff, and community safe.”
The only hotel that has been majorly affected is the historic Pioneer Inn in the heart of Lahaina.
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