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Kim Cuevas-Reyes, a 38-year-old cellphone store owner, snuck into Lahaina last Friday to see the remnants of her home with her own eyes. More than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged by fire, smoke or both. With a housing crisis that has priced out many Native Hawaiians as well as families that have been there for decades, concerns are rising that the state could become the latest example of “climate gentrification,” when it becomes harder for local people to afford housing in safer areas after a climate-amped disaster.

The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild

With a housing crisis already pricing out many Native Hawaiians and long-time residents, there are fears that the state could see an influx of foreign investors.

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“Climate gentrification” occurs when it becomes harder for local people to afford housing in safer areas after a climate-amped disaster.