Access to the Impact Zone: Lahainaʻs journey of resilience and recovery

LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- In the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfire nearly one year ago, KHON2 was granted special access to critical areas within the heart of the impact zone.

Everywhere in Lahaina, one encounters the stark contrast between the remnants of destruction and the determination to forge ahead.

The once majestic 150-year-old Lahaina banyan tree, now scarred by fire, stands as a symbol of resilience.

"A tree this big with devastation all around it, for it to survive, it really is a phoenix rising from the ashes. Its resiliency and it still showing signs of life represents the resiliency of the community as a whole, and the community showing signs of life," said Tim Griffith, county arborist.

Residents like Shaina Forsyth are rebuilding their lives from the ground up. Despite the challenges, Shaina sai...