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Attorney General Anne Lopez Releases Maui Wildfire Third Phase Forward-Looking Report

January 14, 2025

The Lahaina Fire Forward-Looking Report (Phase Three) organizes the findings from the Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report (Phase One) and Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report (Phase Two) and prioritizes a list of action items the state and all counties can use to make improvements to Hawai‘i’s future preparation for and response to wildfires, including recommendations on how to address each priority. The report also includes guidance for each county fire department to complete a Community Risk Assessment, Community Risk Reduction plan, and Standards of Cover analysis. Lastly, the report includes a review of the fire codes and standards adoption, as well as use processes for the County of Maui.