In recent days, visitors to fire-ravaged Lahaina include tourists, drawing criticism from locals still reeling from the wildfires.
The wildfires are also fanning the flames of resentment that have existed for decades, making some feel like tourists matter more than the islanders themselves.
On the road to Lahaina, Lazo's family created a sign that reads "Tourist Keep Out." Her uncle, Vance Dizon, survived the fires and then passionately helped his family make the sign, setting up a chair on the edge of their neighborhood fence and forming what they consider an unofficial checkpoint. A girl rides her bike past a sign that says"Tourist Keep Out," in Lahaina, Hawaii, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.At the same time, the issue is complex. Despite the frustration, residents are also aware of the economic pressure to rely on tourism dollars, including Tapani Vuori, general manager of Maui Ocean Center at the Hawaii Aquarium.
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