Maui's Oldest Living Tree Incinerated in Hawaii Wildfires
The 150-year-old local landmark dating back to the island's time as a kingdom has been scorched by the rapidly spreading flames—but may yet survive.
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The 150-year-old local landmark dating back to the island's time as a kingdom has been scorched by the rapidly spreading flames—but may yet survive.
Fatalities confirmed on Maui as firefighters struggle to bring devastating wildfires under control, Bevan Hurley reports
A mix of hot, dry conditions and fierce hurricane winds have contributed to the spread of the wildfires, but the exact cause remains undetermined.
The sprawling tree, located in Lahaina Banyan Court Park, is regarded as Maui’s oldest living banyan tree, according to the County of Maui.
Satellite imagery has confirmed that the historic tree took significant damage in the Maui wildfires.