The people of Maui are still recovering from the tragedy of the fire itself. The tree is a symbol of hope, but there are other practical steps to rebuilding.
On August 8th, a wildfire broke out on Maui. Matt Meola is a Maui native. He's been in the thick of things, so we asked him where things stand now in Lahaina.
Maui's wildfire survivors are still healing from the disaster, which destroyed Lahaina and took homes and lives. The surf community has been united in recovery efforts, with watermen like Kai Lenny and Archie Kalepa active on the frontlines, while shaper Jud Lau organized .
The Maui wildfire disaster has been a complete and utter tragedy. Lahaina has been destroyed, homes have been annihilated, and families have been displaced.