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SeattleVet

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21. NBC is reporting that much of the banyan is destroyed, but don't mention how much may survive.
Wed Aug 9, 2023, 09:23 PM
Aug 2023
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/wildfire-decimates-lahaina-capital-hawaiian-kingdom-rcna99098


"A large banyan tree in Old Lahaina marked the place where King Kamehameha’s first palace stood. Much of that tree has now been burned in the fires, according to the town’s website."




That was a beautiful area, with a very long and rich history. Looking through these photos (and others) I'm heartbroken at the loss of some of the places we loved when we visited Lahaina not too long before COVID.

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The Great Lahaina Fire of 2023 [View all] Blue 808 Aug 2023 OP
The damage is horrific... Spazito Aug 2023 #1
I cannot imagine the destruction.. Deuxcents Aug 2023 #2
High winds... Blue 808 Aug 2023 #3
Ty..I hope you are safe and all well your way Deuxcents Aug 2023 #4
So awful and horrifying. crickets Aug 2023 #5
Really brings it home senseandsensibility Aug 2023 #6
Terrible. leftieNanner Aug 2023 #7
According to reports.. Blue 808 Aug 2023 #18
I always find it interesting BigmanPigman Aug 2023 #8
Wow - even the harbor looks completely torched. waterwatcher123 Aug 2023 #9
Did the banyan tree burn? ybbor Aug 2023 #10
It looks like the banyan tree may have made it, mahina Aug 2023 #11
No... cilla4progress Aug 2023 #13
Mahina.. you're correct.. Blue 808 Aug 2023 #19
Hopeful! mahina Aug 2023 #20
NBC is reporting that much of the banyan is destroyed, but don't mention how much may survive. SeattleVet Aug 2023 #21
I hope it survives! Nictuku Aug 2023 #23
sickening cilla4progress Aug 2023 #12
Devastating to see this Hekate Aug 2023 #14
Horrific scenes. So sad 😞 mountain grammy Aug 2023 #15
shocking and unbelievable peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #16
Very tragic. Who knew you'd need fire proof buildings in Hawaii. diane in sf Aug 2023 #17
Why should Hawaii be any different Retrograde Aug 2023 #24
I hope The Banyan Tree Survives Nictuku Aug 2023 #22
Blue 808 this was your last post on Wednesday. Fla Dem Aug 2023 #25
Thank you for your concern... Blue 808 Aug 2023 #26
So glad to hear from you. Fla Dem Aug 2023 #27
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