Inside the Restricted Burn Zone of Lahaina - What’s It Like Now? 🇺🇸
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- Over eight months ago, the deadliest fire in modern American history torched the city of Lahaina on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. So, what's it like now? Join local firefighter Jonny and me as we explore the restricted burn zone to better understand the situation from a local's perspective.
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This is the beginning of a 7-part Hawaii series. After making this video, I returned to my hotel with many different emotions coursing through me. One was of frustration that Lahaina still looks like this eight months after the fire, which is completely unacceptable. If this was a priority for the US government, things would look much differently.
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Jonny didn't ask for it when we met up, so I decided if someone wants to give, the best place I can recommend is to Jonny and his family to help rebuild their home and businesses. If you're interested in doing so, here's his Gofundme: gofund.me/6a7536fd or Venmo: venmo.com/u/Jonathan-Varona-1
Aloha Peter 🤙🏽☺️ awesome you made it to Hawaii! I hope you have a really wonderful time! I have a friend that’s leaving there on Sunday😊 looking forward to seeing the beautiful islands. Mahalo.✌🏽☺️♥️
Thanks Peter. There is a guy named HawaiiRealEstate who can help you get more information...
It's a shame they would rather give billions to fund wars, but not help our own people.
Goverment lazer, no fire puppet
There's a youtuber from Lahaina Eric West. He's done a bunch of go fund me's directly to the individual each has their own account and have been interviewed. Each account seperate. He's honest. .I watched him for a few months but got sick of watching bureaucratic politicians. He has been asking hard questions. His name is Eric West he has a channel. He has been getting the little voices heard not business owners only but marginalized as well. He has asked alot of questions and is persistent. Challenging the establishment in a good way not belligerent. Good dude.
Still having to pay a mortgage on a property that no longer exists, and not yet allowed to rebuild on land you own! Complete and utter madness.
What law does the government use to enforce such a thing?? Insane
He mentioned during the course of the video that mortgage payments were suspended, but he observed that the clock would run out on those suspensions.
The disheartening truth is that the bank owns these firefighters' land. Four years from the purchase of $800,000 home, maybe less than $100 goes towards the principal.
That’s the WEF orders for you own nothing and be happy that’s their policy and corrupt governments fallow too the letter
And because of that they know it will be impossible to sustain so they will take it. This was a set up. "YOU WILL OWN NOTHING AND BE HAPPY." Because the gov' will own everything.
I’ve only been watching for 2 min and Peter has already covered more of this disaster than any news organization.
The MSM will not show this because it exposes the utter failure of our Govt. Which has done nothing to help these people.
Indeed
Isn’t that sad how they covered it up????!!!!!!
Whitewashed ‼️
News outlets are all like Pravda‼️
Are you insane? The mainstream news talked about this for weeks.
Maui Local here, I really appreciate you Peter for spreading awareness of what is happening in Lahaina and the process. When the fire broke out back in August nobody really knew what was happening in Lahaina. It was one of the most scariest days of my life, there was no communication coming in and out of Lahaina till around midnight I saw the video of front street on fire. After that video, it just kept getting worse and worse. My mom lived in Lahaina and the uncertainty to not knowing if she made it out was the worst 24 hours of my life. Fortunately she got out before it got to her place. It still haunts me to this day and my heart still aches for the lives lost.
I put on my T-shirt "Lahaina Strong" last night before bed and woke up this morning to see Peter's post on my TH-cam, wow. Then I read your comments and the horror and pain of this tragedy is still so fresh and real. 08/08/2023 should not be forgotten and I hope you and other families stay strong through all the obstacles ❤
I am so sorry for everything you all had to endure and still dealing with! It was sad to watch it all unfold from over here in the states knowing what was unfolding as it happened on many live streams. It was brutal to watch. And the things we saw live were horrific but a lot has been covered up and hidden from the mainstream media and the general public.
I know Eric West raised close to $1 million for survivors at first and then it all went quickly to churches and other organizations. It was amazing when it all went directly to individuals who've been displaced.
Many of us are still trying to help and definitely sharing the current state of things there in West Maui and how they plan to take the entire West Maui through imminent domain. Not many know if this.
This is not a priority of the Biden administration.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this and all of the emotional, mental, and physical pain that continues
@@THEGLASSMANSWORLD I believe its highly probable that the Governments intention was to seize West Maui property through Eminent Domain. However, if that IS the case, wouldnt/shouldnt the Residents and Business Owners in the desired area have been officially informed/given notice of the proposed acquisition either via letter/email or via a discussion in person with a Govt Dept Official/ Developer/ or Appraisal Officer and have just compensation offered for their properties? I wonder if there is any surviving proof that such dealings occurred prior to the razing of Lahaina? If so, that could prove invaluable. It would be especially "telling" if it was found that most of the Owner/Residents pushed back on the appraised amount/offer of compensation for their properties. But its likely that any written or emailed notices, were incinerated.
Their situation still breaks my heart . I cant imagine going through this tragedy without nitemares . Praying for you all .
I'm also a Lahaina resident, owner of a home in the burn zone, and also lost my business in downtown Lahaina in the fire. Jonny did an excellent job outlining everything and was spot on about the situation here! Thank you for this video.
Praying for All of you, my in laws live in Maui half the year. Glad this is getting out to more people. We should be helping all of you!
WHy have you not petitioned a recall of the Mayor and town Council members? They are not listening to the people.
Nothing natural about the fire
Thanks for commenting. I wish you the best. ✌❤ Do you think overdevelopment was part of the problem? The tourism/ AirBnb crowd is pushing hard to overdevelop the beautiful, rural, mountainous area in which my family lives. I worry about the wildfires, limited water, pollution, etc.
@@mistereearly1141
Paradise california the same. Still videos of the blue beams from the sky going around.
Does anyone else find it absolutely sickening that the victims of this disaster have to worry about money and such while or government is sending BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES to fund wars? Absolutely sickening!
Wars make money, helping these people doesn't
@@VvvnimaLwar is a racket
@@VvvnimaLit’s not about money, these people print money out of thin air anyways. They have globalist agendas that go beyond money.
Illegals get a 4 star hotel and $4K if not more. Maddening.
Like the other person stated, it's all about that money!! Politicians don't give two shits about the people they serve, they want that money and they want war.
This guy's smile says so much about his character. He seems like a really good person.
Not that great a person, he's making this video to distract everyone from the real question that remains unanswered;
WHERE ARE ALL OF THE MISSING CHILDREN OF THIS DEVASTING FIRE??????!!!!!!!
😢I agree my best to you and your Familia 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😰💯💯
He he’s an amazing attitude and outlook on life considering his situation. God bless all these families. It’s just sickening 😢
@richardj.chaparrosr.9810 😊 Ty
Wishing the best for you and your family also 😃
I think the government has shown how little they care, starting day 1 when they were keeping locals from bringing supplies in
Peter’s videos are quickly becoming one of my favorite YT channels. No fluff, no politics, just Americans dealing with life. Thanks for the purity, Peter.
What’s going on in the world is NOT “politics”.
Bruh they’ve spent millions in foreign wars again…love for Lahaina
@@m3diterra$61b to Ukraine and $700 to these people.
@Ginge1164
Well, United We Stand Divided We FALL.Till we remember that, this is over. I get it’s terrifying, but going about our lives doing nothing, is why the powers that be, know nothing will happen.
I pray we wake up. Come together.
Agreed
This interview deserved to be on main stream. I learned so much about Hawaii’s situation and it’s only half of the video.
mainstream doesn't give a sh1t, their handlers that pay them (keeping them afloat, because their viewership sucks). Ther narratives they pushed are paid for by an evil the likes of which we have never seen before.
3rd time, the house was on fire. Sounds like a weapon was being used and was h3ll bent on turning every last house to incinerated powder
90% of the MSM works for democrats/left.
Yes it made it quite real using the visuals and reporting the complexity with heartfelt firsthand commentary.
watch Joe rogan
We all need to be sharing this. Upsetting
They think we will forget, I will never forget.😢 Thank you brother 🙏
I am from Georgia and was completely shocked by what took place on Maui. The images are simply unbelievable. I have never been there and at my age, it seems unlikely that I will ever make it, but my wife and I are compelled to try to help. After the fires were finally out, It took a couple of days for us to make a connection to a local resident who we could directly sponsor, but we were eventually successful. It's not as much as we would like to send, but we have been sending the interest from our savings account to a particular local family every month. We plan to do this indefinitely and are more than happy to do it. I am hopeful that these few dollars every month are helping them a little and the money is making some impact on the local economy. Lahaina and Maui deserve better than what happened, so help if you can. This is a great channel. Please keep up the good work.
God bless you. We need good people like you to support local ohanas. We are on Hawaii Island and do what we can as well. Aloha and God bless you always. PS: Hope you make it out here someday. Come visit us on Hawaii Island.
It ain't just Maui. It's planned for the rest of us !
@@denny5564 true...tick tock, tick tock.
They must be stopped!! @@maggiemconnor
Billions going out of this country and to people not from here, and here we have this. It makes no sense. Thanks for shining a big light on this Peter.
I don't think you understand how property rights work in america
Well ask yourself this, should all taxpayers be responsible for those who are under insured or uninsured?
80 billion+ to other countries but they can't help these people who are still forced to pay a mortgage on a cement slab. It's really sick
@@chromebomb My comment is related to tax money leaving this country when it is needed here.I am in the real estate business, so I probably know way more about property rights than the average person, but my point had ZERO to due about property rights.
@@kimmy0868 Not my point! But if you want to make that argument, then I guess you would also say," Well I guess these other countries that want money & weapons from the US should have spent more money on their own military.Oh well! Too bad!" But of course you would not say that.....right?
Jonny used to own the surfshack i taught at. wonderfully composed interview, sending much love to him, Aina and the kids, they've always been so calm and supportive. these incredible humans deserve all the help they can get because they help everyone in their path.
Did he & most of his guys or friends question the police etc when they were shutting down alternative paths and routes to escape causing so many un alive's? So... or were they helping them to facilitate the panic, confusion and chaotic circumstances? Just asking for our deceased friends on the island..
man you can hear the pain . The frustration of ths is so wrong he handles himself well .I must say Australia has way better insurance schemes .
@@DarknessYT2010 curious how your insurance works considering the extreme fires you have. Is it government supported?
Kind of late to this party, so no one will see this, but as a survivor of a major natural disaster, a Cat 5 hurricane that wiped out many square miles around my house, I can say that this mans experience is almost universal. It takes a LONG time to rebuild a devastated area of this size. 1 year after surviving the hurricane, my town was still very far from being rebuilt - lots of buildings still destroyed, many businesses that never came back, etc. 10 years later, there were still some houses that were not repaired. Just my 2 cents having been there done that. Took 2 years before our house was rebuilt. Being on an island only serves to complicate the process.
That being said, he's spot on when he talks about BILLIONS in aid to other countries while our people suffer here at home.
Two months after this video was posted most of the lots have now been cleared by the EPA and ACOE which is a similar timeline as Paradise CA. Which is pretty good considering how isolated HI is. As the firefighter said the government is damned no matter what. If they went faster ten years from now we'd be hearing about how negligent the feds were rushing the clean up and leaving residents vulnerable, cancer cases and lawsuits etc.
This guy has a very balanced and healthy way of thinking, he gets the nuance that comes with any situation. I really hope that Lahaina get's whatever help it wants and rebuilds for all of those who lost. Such a beautiful place that needs to be treasured.
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalism Peter. No joke.
💯 yes
Absolutely! I wish there was a way to recommend him as a potential candidate.
If the Pulitzer Prize actually meant anything anymore
Agreed
The one they gave to people lying about the last president? Not sure that’s a compliment. They only give it to intel assets, no?
Leave it up to Peter he goes to Hawaii and heads straight to the burn zone to show the real. Saturday mornings with Peter is a great start to the day show em!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸!!
When Peter keeps it real.
@@blondie6549He lives in Florida
@@jmattmata laser job
EU is better but nice try US. Maybe one day you will stop building towns of wood and paper so they last longer.
Yess
The "In Loving Memory" sign has the names of 100 who lost their lives from the fire. Why has the media ignored this tragedy since day 1?
It's utter lunacy smdh 😒
I thought it was thousands….. what is the truth anyway ? Where are the “ missing “ children, nobody ever talks about ….. it’s time you people tell the truth about everything. Because nobody believes anything anymore
@@apestaartjegeluk7706 Who knows for sure how many died. Maui authorities blocked roads, shut off water, hid facts, delayed help for residents, they even won't talk. I doubt if 1,000 died, but more than the 100 verified is reasonable.
I was wondering the same what happened with the missing children were they found
@@davidabramson3020 what are hawaians going to vote in November….?…….
Each land owner could have been allowed to park a travel trailer or some type of camper on their land and allowed to rebuild their homes while living in a trailer/camper. many people do this on the mainland and yet the Hawaiians are not allowed to do this.
Ironically the RV industry has an overstock problem from when the dealers stopped ordering due to the slow down of demand in 2022. The federal government could have used the billions given to Ukraine and Israel and Taiwan to purchase billions in RVs and pay to have them delivered to Lahaina. The RV industry would benefit and the citizens of Lahaina would benefit.
Ukrainians have $600 billion of our American tax dollars that pays for their pensions....That blew my mind when I found that out. Lahaina families got a 1 time payment of $700.
"Allowed to" there's your's and everyone else's problem, you believe some beuracratic pukes have the "authority" to allow or not allow certain things, your belief in them is a hallucination.
I'm from Paradise California and it's crazy hearing his story and how similar it is to the community of Paradise.
I mean yes but not really
Both were DEWs!
Paradise was a tragedy too. I remember that day too, I was driving north on 5. I hope you are doing ok. Peace
It's sad to read that you live in a misnomer.
Free Matty H!
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I am so glad you have gone to Maui. This will bring Lahaina the attention it deserves that the Main Stream Media has remained silent on. Thank you Peter. It's Citizen journalist''s like you who get the real word out to people.
@@tashainjena I watched those episodes and learned so much from such interesting people down there.
@@d.martinez-rodriguez333 I deleted my comment, but yeah, south Louisiana is an interesting place. What people don't understand is north Louisiana and south Louisiana are 2 totally different cultures. We don't all ride around in boats and have gators in our yards.
Like why ashes so toxic
The mainstream talked about this tragedy for weeks. I remember a 60 Minut4s segment a few months after. What are you on about? They can't talk about it every day of every week.
@@justbjuan23 I wonder the same thing. Something isn't right. They want these people to fail and give up and they will take the land.
Peter, your show is absolutely, hands down my favorite show on TH-cam or anywhere, for that matter.
You have an unmatched natural ability to get people to open up, be welcoming and TRUST YOU to tell the truth and do the right thing with their stories.
I’m a commercial and documentary producer and I’ve traveled to several countries (definitely not as many as you), and my favorite part has always been to get invited to dinner at one of the local’s homes in a third world country or in the inner cities of the United States. I have found these people to be the purest, most giving and honest Humans. Definitely more than the many incredibly wealthy individuals, A-list celebrities and politicians, I’ve encountered in my life and business.
I can tell that you have worked very hard to placed yourself in this blessed position to meet so many people and experience so many cultures.
Keep doing what you’re doing. It really helps us all realize how alike we are and just want to love, to be loved, and to support our family and friends…
YOUR SHOW IS IMPORTANT‼️
I’d love to buy you lunch (or dinner) if you’re ever in the Los Angeles area and find yourself with some time to meet a born and raised Angeleno.
This story rips my heart apart.
I love how you just let people say their piece. You get such a beautiful insight.
You gotta love how they are waiting out the residents so to squeeze them until they can't hold on any longer and have to sell.
Yes thats whats happening , force everyone to sell , that's why its taking so long . Crime against humanity .
I agree that shit is ridiculous smdh!!
Exactly. That's sick. You know they'll pay one day for that greedy decision. The Lord will give them their judgement as will all will bend a knee & answer to our creator for our deeds be it good or bad. Sinners, Repent, turn from sin & wickedness & trust in Jesus. The world needs Jesus.
The natives there had just won a 20 yr old courtcase and were SUPPOSED to start COLLECTING PAYMENTS a month or two after the atax. And it was in the millions, so what happened with THAT?
To corporations who pays politicians
I don’t trust a lot of media these days but I trust Peter. Thank you for always keeping it real mate!
Exactly! He is doing work that few others are doing! And somehow he has managed not to be shut down like one would expect! I don’t know how he’s done it but he’s done it!
Can’t trust the media especially the far left
you are a fool if you think this guy is "trustworthy"
@@chromebomb just because you don’t think he is doesn’t mean he isn’t. Just because you don’t like some things or places in the past that he’s done doesn’t mean he isn’t legit.
The important details are the ones left out
Your channel is fascinating. Having gone through two floods in our basement in less than a month, I feel deeply for this man's story. Our basement is bad, but what he's going through is unbelievable.
Thank you Peter for spreading awareness. I have watched your channel for a while now and I dont think there is a better person to do this. Thank you thank you thank you.
Top Videographer Award has to be Santenello Productions. Your body of work is so diverse it's amazing.
A man with a camera out performs the traditional industry.
Keep it up and as always, we look forward to where you will take us next.❤
You are 100% correct. I fear that platforms will start demonetizing or outright cancelling the channels that explore TRUTH. Caving to obvious Marxist tactics.
He isn't owned by the overlords.
He is free.
Well said, Peter is the real deal❤ so happy to follow his work.
Let’s not forget his wife is filming a lot of his footage.
@@agapitacordova3850 she literally films none of the footage, she edits
A year after I moved from Maui I lost my home in the fire that took Paradise. You are so right about your mental state. Unfortunately PTSD lasts much longer. Yes the insurance is an important issue. Mine was up to date. FEMA gave us 700 and with insurance got nothings else. Always get full replacement value on insurance. I was okay but so many were not. My advice is get an independent adjuster to go over your policy to make sure you get what you need. Not sure about Hawaii…but because Paradise was declared a disaster, they’re supposed to pay you all of your insurance to its limits, including your housing. This is what they did for Paradise. I sold my lot paid off my mortgage and moved on. It would have been years before I could have built. My hearts go out to you and all In Lahaina. So sorry for your loss.
So very sorry you lost your home in Paradise… l think you made a very informed and wise decision in selling and moving on. No one can live in limbo for years wondering if they’ll be able to rebuild. I hope all is well now; you are healing and are in a better frame of mind, and happy place…🙂
Any advice for a renter in Lahaina? The vast majority in Lahaina were renters and we’re having insurance troubles too. My insurance did a partial payout and said the rest can’t be covered since I didn’t have receipts or pics of everything. Everything burned so idk how I could get that…
Eric West has a fund to help Lahaina residents. HAWAII Real estate. He also has a website. We will be praying for you all. I am so sorry for your losses. ❤🎉😮
Thanks for sharing this with us!
This interview should be picked up by every major news network.
Msm is told to purposely lie. Theyre in on it.
Are you kidding? Report on anything that might seem negative towards this administration? Their sole purpose is to paint the administration as demi-gods.
Of course they never will. They cover up the evil of our government.
they got the clicks/views and moved on, just as they do
No way with an election looming they are gonna spend a second bringing attention to government failures with this tragedy.
Thank you for bringing attention to this. Just after the fires when people were asking questions they were told "This is not the time to ask those questions". It doesn't seem like the answers will be coming anytime soon.
Some of them are starting to unravel. Just this week we were told what the Maui emergency manager was texting someone else as Lahaina was in flames. Infuriating is putting it lightly.
@@ccccccchhhhhh808 where do I find this?
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 hawaii news now, kitv, or khon or google Herman Andaya
I think congress just pass the bill to send more money to Ukraine instead of to Hawaii. Crazy
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 hawaii news sources (hnn, kitv, khon) or google Herman andaya
Peter your work is awesome brother!!! You my friend are a REAL journalist. Much respect. Sending love to all affected by this tragedy.
Awesome interview!
Hey Peter. I’m an electrical contractor on the West Coast, and there are a lot of barriers that make the reconstruction difficult. Ships going US port to US port require all US crews, so shipping goods is difficult without a waiver from the government (this was also an issue rebuilding Puerto Rico). Even getting parts to Maui, only Hawaiian electrical contractors are allowed to work in Hawaii, with Hawaiian trained journeymen (must have completed apprenticeships in Hawaii). I’d love to send a crew for a month, but even if someone totally paid there way, they couldn’t work without relaxing protections which, normally protecting Hawaiian and US workers, make the rebuild difficult.
Lahaina has had a special place in my heart the last 35 years, I wish I could help. Thank you for making this video giving an inside view.
It sounds like this would need the Hawaii state government to ease restrictions under some kind of emergency order, then?
why only Hawaiian electrical contractors??
@@TexTRUTHYes, I thought Hawaii was the US. It is but it isn't?
Its like taiwan. Its ours but it isn't
@@TexTRUTH It's like that in a lot of states. It depends on if the state has reciprocity with another state. If you have say an electricians license in one state but want to work in another then if that state has reciprocity with your state you can apply for a license in that state without having to go through courses and exams. Hawaii has no reciprocity with any other state so a licensed electrician from another state cannot work there without going through all the courses and exams to get a Hawaiian license. Probably the same with plumbers there and building contractors. There's quite a few states without reciprocity with another state and the ones that do only have it with certain states. How it was explained to me by an electrician is that some states have different codes than others so they have a reciprocity with states that have the same codes. If that's the case then I guess the different codes thing would apply to other things as well.
This man is incredibly humble and well spoken.
AMAZING STORY AND VIDEO!! Really helped me understand what is going on there 8 months later as well. Thank you both for this ground zero insight from an amazing local resident.
You are incredibly respectful Peter. Thank you for being who you are and the amazing videos you bring us. From Canada. ❤
My family loves Lahaina and visits yearly. We actually had just left Maui a week prior to the fire. Our first and last meal of our trip is always Mala. Our family resides in Colorado and unfortunately 2 years ago a historic wildfire swept through our community, burning thousands of homes to the ground as well as businesses. Within 6-8 months most of the debris was cleaned up and today, 2 years later, 80% of homes are nearly rebuilt. I am utterly heartbroken and in pure disbelief to see nothing recovered or rebuilt for the people of Lahaina. The recovery and care provided to the locals and natives is deplorable.
WOW, you are very lucky to have been rebuilt. What a thing to go through.
These are NOT wildfires, but DEWATACKS by our own filthy gvt. There is far too much evidence to deny it, and the monsters been doing it since and incl the twrz. All for the evilUNplanz..Compare the maps to see how they so often miraculously MATCH.
The wait them out.
The goal of starting the fire was to steal their property!
@@nicolec7290YYYYEP. Exactly.
The firefighter has a mind of steel. Probably because of his training, and because he has seen others lose everything long before this fire.
I wish him the best.
Peter I just love your channel i watch all your videos & tell all my family about your channel. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO!!!!!
how is he so calm! man thank you for sharing
I lost my house in a Santa Barbara wildfire in a similar manner. It was a minor fire up in the mountains and then the wind started blowing 70 miles an hour down canyon and my house was gone in a matter of hours along with all my neighbors. Then the county Published how they were going to clean things up rapidly and streamline the permitting process and help the community rebuild. And the insurance companies took out large ads saying they were there to help. Meanwhile, in the background, the county was tripping all over their feet and they absolutely did not streamline the permitting process, we experienced a barrage of ridiculously frustrating delays and all kinds of permitting nonsensical hoops to jump through. The insurance companies literally screwed me over in the backside, good contractors were hard to find and there was a wealth of people that were more than happy to rip you off in your time of need. Almost a year later virtually nothing had been done, I wasn't even allowed to clean up my own damn yard! Surviving the wild fire was easy, the real trauma comes when you try to get back on your feet and simply rebuild. It was an awful process.
How much was your house worth, how much did you pay for it?
So sorry for that loss. Glad you were able to get out. People really have no idea of the power of a fire, especially when you add extreme winds. (And evidenced by some of the wacko comments here.) Government bureaucracy is a pain on a good day. Can't imagine in your situation. All the best.
Yes, I remember reading about that horrific fire and horses that were burned alive also. And sounds a lot like the Paradise fire. All three have the same common thing : INTENTIONAL!!!! I’m so very very sorry. I cannot think of lesser things being worse than fire. Who is next ??
It's not whacko lv4ever. You better grow up and realize that the government is under the control of demonic psychopaths. I'm sorry that that's hard to hear and I know it's scary but it's the absolute truth and you need to wake up to it because we need every citizen to wake up to it before it's too late.
This is totally different. Oprah burned their houses.
this man's courage and perseverance is inspiring
He trusts fema 😮
I have zero doubts that any of this, from the fires to people who lost their homes and will inevitably lose their land, was intentional.
This is the definition of true journalism!!! 👏🏼 👏🏼
History in the making!
Thank you for your impeccable work and for reporting on what's important to Americans!!
Criminals protected by their own type. Heart goes out to the people of Lahaina. ❤ from Uk.
Oprah Winfrey' took a shit ,farted out the window & spelt ALO.HAAAA in smoke cloud's ...FUCK
But who really are the people of Lahaina ? Just transplants from the mainland or even overseas. As far as i know the REAL (native) HAWAIIANS have been priced out of most of Hawaii for decades !!!!
@@mteokay1246 Same can be said for many areas of the United States. A lot of reasons why. Doesn't appear to be any relief on the horizon. Corporations are now buying real estate and putting middle/lower class Americans in a perpetual cycle of renting.
Dude everyone is protected by their own “type”. You think the local bois from this place really care about the people visiting? Probably only their money.
10 yrs ago, i as a tourist walked through Lahaina. I had a beer at an old whaling bar with a guy singing guitar. The stars were above, weather perfect. And i thought "lahaina is one of the most special , beautiful places on our planet." I loved it there.
We, as Americans, are so lucky to have you in our nation. Mahalo, from cold and icy Chicago!
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I didnt even see ONE american flag...
@@magavelli3199 See all of those Hawaiian state flags? Yes, American state flags just like your state has a flag. They are just showing that some of the people that died are from the state of Hawaii while others are showing different countries others were from and probably also lived in Hawaii. There is an American flag by one of the memorials.
@@gigicostlow4414 I know what all the other ones are, im Hawaiian...
Not that Hawaii ever had a choice in the American presence on the island.
Excellent video on what’s really happening in Lahaina. Thank you for sharing your story.
What an amazing story.... Johnny is one of the most emotionally mature people I've ever seen on camera. What perspective.
Mahalo Peter for being on the ground in Lahaina. I was born on Oahu, raised in Kona, and currently living in Nor Cal. What I respected most about your piece was your ability to not promote and politicize the situation. You come across as respectful, caring, and let a local kamaaina speak his (and his families) truth. From a Kanaka Maoli perspective I appreciate your effort and your restraint . Hawaiian people very seldom get that respect from mainlanders. True professional.
Mahalo Nui,
Rock Kahele
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I live in Kula, my Birthday was on August 8 and couldn't bring myself to actually go to Lahaina or even watch videos of the destruction until now with Peter's channel. I feel a sense of purity with his work that is unrivaled so I don't feel like someone rubber necking while driving by a traffic fatality. Respect is key in Hawaii.
The most racist people I ever met were in Hawaii, many are straight up hostile. So yeah, no wonder mainlanders don't care
He's from Portland not Hawaii
You mean not holding local government accountable, got it.
Nice work Peter. Just got back from Kauai where my buddy has been housing friends, 2 families from Lahaina: listening to the helplessness and impending sense of loss that they have experienced. Jonny, besides being a cool cat , defines the Hawaiian spirit, and real Mana. He and his family will persevere. Thanks again for the authentic tour and conversation
the continual loss, they're all in a tough spot. Please donate however we can America
If anyone deserves to STAY there, its this brada and family. They make Lahaina. All the natives being pushed out as is: along with the true spirit of the Islands. Investigate and donate please people🛐
@@yZstarAk1979 Truth.
This was a great interview. Appreciated! Sending Aloha..
Peter asks the right questions, finds the real people and is a real gentleman while he's at it. Godspeed Pete.
I was there at Lahaina Beach Resort (as a tourist) the morning the fires happened. It was beyond windy.
The power was out in the whole town and everyone was scrambling at the Safeway to grab food and lines were long everywhere that was open. It honestly felt like the world was ending in a way.
After my unsuccessful attempt to get food I had to find like a hidden road to leave town to grab some food in the next town over, because they blocked majority of the exits in and out of town. I don’t know how or why; but Lady Luck provided me a way out of town before it was on fire.
When I was driving back to Lahaina, it was blocked off because later that evening the fires had started again and you know the rest; that night I slept on the road that led into town in my rental car that night.
All my belongings are in the hotel I was staying in, ironically; the place I was staying was one of the only buildings that survived the fire (so regardless if I had left or not I would have been okay, but who knows), I left all my belongings in my room and apparently they are still in the hotel but they won’t let anyone in even after 8 months.
It’s so odd that it’s been this long and no one has helped any of the locals, it’s sad because they want to do something but it seems whoever is responsible is making it impossible for them.
I hope they are able to recover very soon, much love ❤
Unbelievable you can't go back to get your stuff. I'm sorry.
Your hotel must've had a blue roof.
@@ryders_mom Indeed!
It was intentional for a land grab.
@@wildflower7321thank you but compared to what the locals lost I’m doing well.
It was mainly my travel backpack, clothes, my journals and my favorite guitar; also, a bizarre coincidence, it was a Taylor guitar made of out Koa wood (an Hawaiian tree), last I remember it was just sitting on the bed where I left her and I hope it’s still there for obvious reasons.
Need a full nonbiased investigation. Hold these people in power and those who "followed orders" accountable.
Agreeeeed 100%.
We the PEOPLE need to STAND UP AND TAKE BACK OUR WORLD.
By who? The DOJ? FBI? ATF? LOL Shit they were in on it.
Like 9ll ?
Hawaii government needs a huge corruption investigation. Immense amounts of money change hands at a government level without the will of the people. Voting is a racially charged popularity contest. True that's the entire country but it's sad when it's your own home.
@@jakester455I agree. From the governor, to the mayor, police chief, water agency and electric company who I feel are all corrupt, then the 3-letter agencies investigating and we know that’ll go nowhere. The mayor had attended a meeting a few months prior to the fire on making Lahaina a “smart city.” I pray for the local home and business owners who will have to sell if they drag this out much longer.
My thoughts and prayers are will everyone affected by the fires. Thank you for sharing this. It is hard for people who do not or did not live there to comprehend the devastation, not only to the land, but to the people... it is massive.
Hawaii's government people has always ignored the Plight of the local and indigenous people and the fire was a way to focus attention from the problems to concentrating on the fire.
Excellent. Thanks for posting Jonny's GFM.
When this first happened, and I heard the word FEMA, my heart sank.
Fema only has so much money and personal to get things done, the way it always was
It was all done on purpose
Exactly. :(. FEMA was probably IN on it
FEMA is like Bono from U2. They fly in, make speeches and get the Photo-Ops and kudos without actually helping. 😂
Federal
Emergency
Mismanagement Administration
Bro you have a gift, and it is the gift of TRUST.
People trust you to tell their stories.
What an honor.
He approaches people with respect and love in his heart. He’s a good dude for sure.
He certainly has worked hard to build up that reputation. ♥️♥️🤗🤗
He actually and genuinely cares. That’s why. I’d tell my story to him if I ever had to.
Hi Peter,I Really Love watching and learning from your Shows
Crazy, I've watched 20 mins of this and learned more about what's going on there than from ANY media agency..
Showing the fire victims on the fence on the end of the video brought tears to my eyes. I am so touched by this video and had no idea what these people are still going through. Thank you, Peter, for opening our eyes to this devastating situation. My prayers and funds will go towards helping these people!
Yeah, well ask yourself this question; WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING CHILDREN FROM THIS DEVASTING 🔥 FIRE???!!!???
Fantastic video , love and best wishes to all the locals from New Zealand
Despite me living on the other side of the country, this entire event caused me so much heartache and outrage for everyone who has suffered because of what they were subjected to endure at the hands of a variety of insidious individuals.. from the beginning, I started taking notes and compiled a list to share across social media sites and a multitude of YT channels, in hopes of getting people to see that things were not as we have been told by the MSM.. I will continue to follow what is going on in Lahaina and continue sharing my list as well.. My heartfelt prayers, thoughts and love goes out to all who have been affected by this devastating catastrophe..
~Red flags and questionable aspects about the Maui and Lahaina wildfires:
1) Police barricaded exits and sent people back into the fires, claiming they were just following orders
2) All alarms/sirens were silent, even though they're said to be some of the best warning systems in the world
3) Water was cut off by city management, preventing firefighters from having access to water in fire hydrants
4) Multiple things such as cars, table umbrellas and roofs on some homes that were bright blue in color, just happened to be untouched by the fire despite everything around them being destroyed
5) There are at least 12 standard size school buses and about 2-3 small buses missing, although school was supposed to be closed due to there being no power, that have yet to be found in any of the debris. ALSO, the parking lot where all of the buses were parked during the fires, was completely untouched even though everything around the lot was burned beyond measure
6) The chief of police(who is also the coroner, despite not having proper credentials to perform such a job) is "coincidentally" the same individual who was in charge of investigating the Las Vegas mass shooting
7) FEMA delayed help to those in need, and confiscated all supplies, food and water that was being donated by citizen outsiders because it wasn't approved by FEMA
8) Governor Josh Green trying to pass an eminent domain proclamation to grant him authority to the land
9) City officials building a black fence around the destruction to block people from being able to take video footage, as well as prohibiting drones from being used for video footage
10) At least 1,000-1,200 children unaccounted for, yet the city officials have yet to confirm this publicly
11) Officials refusing to allow citizens to return to their homes so they can assess the damages and try to salvage what they can
12) Officials choosing to spread a vinyl acetate co polymer glue substance over the burned areas, which takes months to breakdown and wash away, instead of just allowing the ash to wash away naturally
13) There is video footage of school buses being evacuated during the fires, despite schools being closed and other people who were trying to flee being told to turn around by police
Your efforts are useless and a complete waste and help no one. Get a life.
Johnny seems very well grounded and well spoken. I can’t imagine dealing with all that.
So tragic not only do you lose from the fire but the system insults you. I am so sorry for Hawaiians struggles . Bless yall hugs to all.
Great interview Peter!
Really an excellent glimpse into the place, and the situation.
Prayers going out to everyone involved. Who else appreciates Peter sharing these true inside looks?!
Less praying, more action. Stop the censorship. What about America and free speech!
Yeah right dont lie!
Prayers don't help them rebuild
@@ahoranuiless secular taxations, more using our brains.
@@ahoranui Praying is good. Why doesn't people collectively send money, also. I sent what i could afford. My nephew lives there.
Because he's a firefighters, he had to be careful to not talk about the specific wrongdoings, from all the uppers. I do appreciate the information. Makes me so sad.
WHEN AN ORGANIZATION IS CORRUPT AT THE TOP, IT TRICKLES DOWN! If They're Corrupt at the Top, They're ALL Corrupt! When They're Honest at the Top, the rest have to follow - or be fired! Masons are criminals and any organization that has masons cannot be trusted
You can tell he was being very very careful with what he said. But it was also clear from what he said/didn't say what was going on. This whole situation is completely f***ed.
But I wonder why he didn't say , "this fire burned objects differently." As a firefighter couldn't he tell the difference??
I just can’t even imagine. I always fought and struggled in my life to keep my family with roof and food, I can’t even imagine losing your home this way.
that was NOT a natural fire. ( about as natural as a aluminium plane brings down a sold metal construction..yeah right )
In 2022, I spent three weeks in Maui, and most of that was in Lahaina. I went to Jonny’s surf shop, and I spent time talking to one of his employees about surfing, being new to sport; despite her strong opinion to do a lesson, I told her I’d figure it out. When I realized that was Jonny’s shop in this video, all those memories came flooding back.
My buddy and I spent a lot of time in town, we slept in a van on the beach just outside of Lahaina, we ate the amazing food, basked in the sun, interacted with the locals, made friends, and drank in every single moment. It broke my heart when I heard what had happened to the community of Lahaina.
It is almost by Providence I would find myself the following year in Medical Lake with the state as a wildland firefighter fighting the Medical Lake fire. Although I don’t know Jonny, I feel a sense of kindred spirit to him being as close as I was to his business, his community, and his hometown.
There is a lot of emotion thinking about this topic, but what I come away with is realizing that being close to people is one thing, but community goes beyond oneself and knowing others; it requires investing and contributing to the communion of people as a whole, through love, and through selflessness- and that’s the Gospel. I pray that for the community of Lahaina.
I have seen the community of Medical Lake come together, and I have seen that area, just as Jonny said, they have grown and people are moving back into their homes.
There’s a lot of powers at be, a lot of agendas, both evil and good, and despite it all, we have to ask ourselves through these scenarios that we view from afar on our screens, “What would I do?” Just as the Boy Scout motto says, “Be prepared,” we ourselves need to be ready for what may come to our communities like Lahaina, Medical Lake, and so many more communities in 2023, and now this year in 2024.
There’s so much that needs to happen in Lahaina, and I pray they will get the help they honestly deserve.
@PeterSantenello, thank you. The algorithm did something right for once, and I stumbled across your video. Thank you, and God bless you.
Jonny, I doubt you may read this, but I just wanted to say thank you for all you are doing, and being the man and husband that your wife and kids look up to, leading your family courageously through this season. I pray that God will show His mighty work through you, that those in need that you interact with will be fed, clothed and healed because of your leading in the face of turmoil. May the Gospel go forth. Amen.
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✝️🙌✝️Praise The Lord
why is it so contaminated ? normal fires do not contaminate like this
EXACTLY .@@huertalapaz8359
@@huertalapaz8359 D E W you know what was used to cause the conflagration?
This guy's attitude is everything
He could be the mayor of this town. He knows exactly what the people need and would push to get it done quickly.
Yep. were any of us to try to adopt the same attitude during any of our own personal catastrophes, we would be doing really well. And get through it easier!
He is calm and open minded which is very good on many levels . That being said maybe a little bit naive on government and corperate ( Black Rock) tactics. 😐
He needs to be outraged not calm. If it weren't for the non-calm men in WWII, we'd be speaking German or Japanese.
Calmness has nothing to do with being a coward, weak or passive. Calmness helps one logically navigate tough decisions, which is what he’s doing. Just bc he has control over his emotions doesn’t mean he doesn’t feel anger, etc.
I’ve lived in Maui for 25 years. I’ve been working with wildfire survivors for the last 6 months. We are making progress. It’s painfully slow but it is a complex system that is operating. I’ve had my moments of utter frustration but I haven’t given up and am here for the king haul. We will be ok. I feel optimistic because I have seen how strong the people are here. It’s always been that you have to really want to live here to do it. It’s a sacrifice to live here but for me it’s the people here. I’ve lived all over the world and this is my home because of its people. I’ve raised my children here. There is a lot I’m sad to see but I refuse to give up. I feel the Hawaiian people have been through a lot and will come out ok. I’m going to continue to do all I can to make sure that happens. 🌸🌸
Yes the fact is that most properties in Lahaina are owned by people not here in Maui. In the condos it’s nearly 100% investment properties owned by people not in Hawaii and catered to short term rentals. That’s changing now though with a new law. You should learn about the new law regarding short term rentals. It’s something that needs to be done but not everyone will be happy with it. I’m closely connected to the housing issues in my work with survivors and was in the debris removal process prior. It’s emotionally exhausting me but I’m here for the long haul. Aloha from Maui. 💜
That pretty green house that wasn’t burned but had burned houses all around it is my clients house. I couldn’t believe it was standing. His cars in the driveway right next to it burned but the house was spared! Crazy. ❤❤
I can say that I have not seen any sales in Lahaina except one condo. That is correct
Well done. I appreciate the way you simply listen. I got a lot out of this story. Mahalo.
Thank you for showing this one. The people there deserve better help. Our corrupt government can help everyone outside our country but not our own people.
Always been that way and always will be that way.
Peter, 8months has passed since the fires and literally zero progress…This really annoys me, I was blown away when I watched this video. I cannot imagine the amount of pain and frustration that this has caused many people in the Lahaina community. Our government needs to be more responsible and take action immediately to help those who are suffering and struggling with this tragedy. I’m so glad that you are there and that you have enlightened the world that so much more work and support is needed for the displaced families. Please continue to be the voice for the families that are struggling and hopefully they will get the relief they need and deserve.
2 years since a hurricane in Fl and people are still cleaning and rebuilding roofs still with tarps after 2 years! This with a great Governor
Ultimately, the powers that be want the land.
Yet other countries flags are being waved in Congress by democrats
@@marsmars9130
Yeeeaauup as the FL Governor is ALSO one of the globalist Scumbags. 🤦♂️
@@navybrat4246rubbish, it’s just stupid Hawaiian law that slowing things down.
Thanks for doing this video
People in the South Coast of New South Wales, here in Australia had and are having a similar experience, fires ripped through their community in 2019 and some people still haven't been able to re-build due to shortage of tradesmen and insurance issues and other issues. Thanks for opening up a window on the aftermath of this community. Great journalism!
Love this video. The gentleman showing you around is different from your recent posts: straight shooter, serious... set the right tone for the subject matter. Thank you for taking your platform and giving a voice and real on-the-ground coverage to U.S. citizens who have been forgotten... Great example of so many issues: govt red tape, illogical solutions, unfairness of situations, environmental repercussions... sigh...
You are so right.
Yeah, they got to him...
@@aday1637 yeah he made that clear with his jab at those saying not to sell to outsiders and that he was going to sell his house to the highest bidder. He is from Portland so I am not surprised.
Necessary if extremely painful video to watch. Brings out a lot of sadness and anger. Our so-called "leaders" -of both parties - have failed not only the people of Lahaina but the entire country and we should not be giving one penny to any other country while this special place still lays in ruins.
Prayers and best wishes are with Jonny, his family, and the people of Lahaina and once again, thanks to Peter for covering the important situations that apparently few if anyone one else will.
I agree, this one was really important and needed to be done. This video could be used as a tool for fundraising.
Peter is honestly the best at what he does.
Spot on!
Agree! Our corrupt government has always given OUR money away to help other countries while neglecting the citizens of this country! Other countries that are wealthy aren’t paying their fair share either! Enough!! America First!!!
Yes this tragedy is an absolute failure to the US governments response to safeguarding and helping its own people. I dont think enough people realize how serious the governments lackluster response to this situation is and what it spells out for the possibility of an "Event" such as this happening in a larger area on the "Mainland" . Yet we can send 100s of Billions to foreign countries/proxies. Terrifying stuff in my opinion
Great interview about a difficult situation.
I love how they labeled it a wildfire when it clearly was not! It started as a electric fire
I’m in Kauai right now and literally thought to myself @PeterSantenello needed to come do a Hawaii video series. There’s a lot of great stories to be shared here. Thanks for the work you continue to do in telling the untold stories through the people who lived them.
I live in Indiana. And it pisses me off how they just approved another 90+ Billion dollars to be sent over seas. But people here in the US that suffered through a catastrophic disaster at no fault of there own and lost everything. Aren’t getting much of anything. $700 and if you had insurance they won’t help you and just let them deal with it
Hawaii isn’t the US.
@@justinsmith4562 lol, it’s an island state of the United States.. look it up if you need too.. Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan are Not the US
@@justinsmith4562it definitely is !!!!! Read a book
…and it’s a Democratic state….Biden isn’t looking after them.😢
@@justinsmith4562what?
Thank you very much for sharing this
Mahalo Peter and Jonny for sharing with the World of what Lahaina continues
to deal with today 8 months later.
This story needs to be told. Thanks for going in and telling a piece of it
We visited Lahaina in April 2017. It was such an amazing little town with so much life. This fire was the definition of a tragedy
By tragedy you mean arson and murder.
a little town with 2 millions tourists each year.
And it makes it worse to know it was done on purpose!! 😞
@@maxmeier532Well luckily they're not all here at the same time...
It’s a crime that the percentage of home owners is so low and that the percentage of renters is sky high of 87%!! Who are those 87% landlords and where are they from and reside?
It isn't a crime it's basic economics.
@@David53D It should be a CRIMINAL OFFENCE against the Citizens/Residents of Lahaina 🤨😡
@@David53D I do understand your comment but basic economics doesn’t make it right. I feel for the hard working non-2% ers
I love watching Peter's videos and decided to check out these Hawaii ones. First off, I'm glad Jonny showed the Banyan Tree. I had been wondering about how/if it was recovering. Secondly, I was impressed and touched by the fact that the Santenellos are a top donator to the Gofundme for Jonny as well. Some TH-camrs are all talk and no action, but you guys put your money where your mouth is. I have even more respect for you now than I did previously. You guys are truly awesome!
Don't ever stop making videos Peter. You have such a unique, real style.
10 years ago, my wife and I exchanged vows in Lahaina, and it holds a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Lahaina. Wishing for a speedy recovery for all.
Thank you Peter for this video. My heart hurts for the people affected by the wildfires. ❤❤❤❤
Mahalo Nui Loa Peter and Jonny for making an informative video on what it happening in Lahina now. I pray you, your family and all the locals stay in Lahina and rebuild.