LAHAINA, Hawaii For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina sym
The final disposal of Lahaina fire debris, which Maui County officials say will mostly contain ash and smaller pieces of steel and concrete, moved one step clos
The devastating wildfires which destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui cost the lives of nearly a hundred people. The beloved 150-year old Banyan tree in the town centre was in the centre of the inferno but has shown some regrowth. But while that has given hope to many, some experts say that attention was misplaced
After the deadly wildfire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina this summer, people across the world focused their attention on the green leaves sprouting from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan
For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina symbolized hope following Maui’s deadly wildfire this summer. Teams rushed to flood its roots with water, hoping to save a magnificent tree that had provided shade for community events, a picturesque wedding venue and a popular backdrop for posing tourists.