Escape from Lahaina
Our World · Season 2023 · Episode 19
In August 2023, the most deadly fire in modern US history struck Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 99 people lost their lives. Using the testimony of those who survived the fire and previously unreleased police footage and communications between the authorities, James Clayton investigates why it was so hard to escape the city and how police roadblocks contributed to a chaotic evacuation.
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Season
2023
Episode
19
Air Date
10/Nov/2023
Air Time
22:30
Runtime
30 min
Overview
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In August 2023, the most deadly fire in modern US history struck Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 99 people lost their lives. Using the testimony of those who survived the fire and previously unreleased police footage and communications between the authorities, James Clayton investigates why it was so hard to escape the city and how police roadblocks contributed to a chaotic evacuation.
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