Devastated Lahaina residents return to homes lost in deadly wildfire

The first group of Lahaina residents returned to their homes, which were destroyed by a deadly wildfire, to assess the damage and search for mementos. The wildfire, which occurred on August 8, killed at least 97 people and destroyed over 2,000 buildings. Authorities opened a small part of the burned area for supervised visits, but residents were urged not to sift through the ashes due to the potential presence of toxic dust. Nonprofit groups provided assistance and support to the returning residents, while journalists were restricted to respect their privacy.