Christina Hall disclosed that her parents had to evacuate Lahaina in Maui due to the devastating wildfires that tore through the region, tragically causing the loss of a minimum of 89 lives.
The 40-year-old TV personality used her Instagram Story on Friday to highlight a Facebook post shared by her parents. In the post, they detailed their move to Kihei, a town situated approximately 21 miles from Lahaina on Maui’s southwest shore.
In their post, the parents of the former “Flip or Flop” star reassured, “We have relocated to Kihei. We are out of harm’s way, with access to electricity and a secure place to stay.”
They elaborated, stating, “During our time in the Lahaina vicinity, we were devoid of electricity, internet, television, and had extremely limited cell service. We only fully comprehended the extent of the devastation this morning, once we managed to catch a glimpse of the internet.”
“The entirety of Lahaina Town has been obliterated,” the pair conveyed. “Individuals staying in hotels are forming long queues, numbering in the hundreds, in an attempt to board buses that are ferrying them to the airport.”
“In Lahaina, there is an absence of electricity; businesses and eateries have closed down. Countless individuals have tragically lost their homes. We encountered several challenges before successfully securing a route out. We eventually managed to leave. The enormity of this tragedy is heart-wrenching,” they concluded.
Within their post, Hall’s parents unveiled a series of images that vividly portrayed the havoc unleashed by the lethal wildfire upon the historically significant resort town.
The HGTV luminary penned her own message accompanying the post, conveying her profound relief that her parents were unharmed. She extended her heartfelt empathy to all those grappling with the consequences of the wildfires.
“At present, my parents are situated in Maui, and I am immensely relieved that they are safe,” Hall articulated. “Maui holds a special place in my heart as my most cherished location on this planet. Lahaina has been a destination of annual significance for me since childhood.”
“The degree of devastation that has transpired is utterly heart-wrenching. My thoughts and deepest sympathies extend to every individual who has been touched by these truly horrific fires.”
The wildfires erupted on Tuesday, mercilessly sweeping through Lahaina and leaving extensive parts of the town reduced to ashes.
In a desperate bid to escape the encroaching flames, numerous individuals sought refuge by plunging into the Pacific Ocean. Joan Hayashi, a resident of Lahaina, recounted to FOX 11 that they remained submerged in the water for an arduous eight hours before being rescued. She vividly described the harrowing experience, stating, “The sound resembled that of a colossal blowtorch… We were compelled to retreat into the ocean… We spent approximately eight hours in the water… The flames relentlessly lapped at us… Debris from palm trees rained down around us.”
By Saturday, official reports confirmed the tragic loss of at least 89 lives due to the wildfire, marking it as the most lethal U.S. wildfire in the last century. Hawaii Governor Josh Green, while surveying the devastating aftermath on the historic Front Street, expressed the dire situation, stating, “The toll is expected to rise… This will undoubtedly become Hawaii’s most catastrophic natural disaster… Our immediate focus is to aid those currently displaced, providing shelter and healthcare, before embarking on the arduous task of reconstruction.”
According to Fox Weather, large Xs are being employed as indicators for cars and mailboxes to signal search teams that a location has been checked.
The Lahaina wildfire is now 85% under control, with efforts focused on quelling flare-ups. Additional fires have also impacted Maui, including one in the Kihei area and another in the mountainous Upcountry communities. A fourth fire ignited in Kaanapali, a coastal West Maui town, but swift action from crews led to its prompt extinguishment.
Hawaii Governor Green highlighted that approximately 1,000 individuals remain unaccounted for, though there is uncertainty about the exact count of missing persons. The wildfire’s toll on West Maui is evident, with over 2,200 structures harmed or razed, a staggering 86% of which were residences. The island-wide damage assessment nears $6 billion. The Governor emphasized the prolonged recovery period ahead, noting that it would require substantial time and effort.
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