Hawaii residents have faced a year of challenges since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, on Maui, on Aug. 8, 2023. They have combed the ashes for mementos, worried about where they’d sleep, questioned their faith and tried to find a way to grieve amid the unsettling devastation. To mark the anniversary, The Associated Press interviewed seven survivors its journalists first encountered in the days, weeks or months after the fire, as well as a first responder who helped fight the flames. Among their difficulties they also have found hope, resilience and determination.
