6,200 families became homeless in Maui, Hawaii fires in August 2023, causing a housing crisis.

6,200 families were left homeless after fires in Maui, Hawaii in August 2023. Amy Chadwick, a Lahaina resident whose home burned, struggled to find affordable housing in Maui (less than $10,000 a month) and relocated to Florida. The fires' aftermath has led to a housing crisis, with some locals leaving Hawaii and others desperate to stay. Lawmakers are considering a bill to limit short-term rentals in Hawaii.

April 26, 2024
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