Amid the devastating and deadly fires in Maui, Hawai’i, the response from some individuals has been unbelievably selfish. Maui and the Island of Hawai’i have been devastated by six fires that broke out across the islands beginning on August 8 and are still burning. It’s unclear what ignited the fires initially, but dry conditions combined with high winds from Hurricane Dora greatly contributed to the size and spread of these fires. The worst blaze that broke out was in the historic town of Lahaina, which was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

While the fire in Lahaina has been 85% contained as of the writing of this article, it has left nothing but devastation in its wake. The full extent of the losses is still unknown, but the majority of the town is believed to be lost or damaged, including several historical landmarks like the Waiola Church and the banyan tree. Even more tragic is the loss of life in the fire. More than 90 lives have been lost in the Maui fires, and officials fear that the number will only continue climbing as crews race to extinguish the remaining fires and find survivors. It is estimated at least 1,000 are unaccounted for in the Hawai’i fires. Meanwhile, there are still many hazards as fires continue to blaze, evacuees scramble to find shelter, and officials warn of toxic hazards in the air and water.

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