CNN —The Maui County Council has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution urging Hawaii’s governor to delay the October 8 reopening of West Maui to tourism.
Deadly wildfires that broke out in West Maui in early August severely damaged the historic town of Lahaina, killing 97 people and destroying hundreds of residents’ homes.
Josh Green previously announced state officials were looking to reopen West Maui beginning Sunday.
Josh Green to delay plans to reopen a portion of West Maui to tourism.
Green said in a statement Saturday many have asked about the right time to welcome visitors to West Maui.
Persons:
Keani Rawlins, Fernandez, “, ” Rawlins, Josh Green, ” Green, Green, Kiakona, ” Kiakona, Tamara Paltin, Audrey McAvoy, Paltin, Richard Bissen
Organizations:
CNN, ”, Hawaii Gov, Residents, Hawaii
Locations:
Maui County, West Maui, Lahaina, Hawaii, Maui