Michael Barthel / MiBaWiAug 14, 2023

Eyewitness video of the (possible) start of the #LahainaFire ....

In the video, you can see a downed power-line on the boulevard that started the fire.

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📽 Shane Treu, local resident of Lahaina, Maui.

Show threadMichael Barthel / MiBaWi
The location where the fire started ....confirm to the video
Aug 14, 2023 at 2:42amWeb
Show threadMichael Barthel / MiBaWiAug 14, 2023
I think, we have a match ... ignition point for the #LahainaFire .... NASA Firms & the the location from the video
Show threadJason E MillerAug 14, 2023
@MiBaWi Can't interpret. Does this suggest the ignition is in an area without structures? What does it suggest about the responsibility of utilities for the initial ignition?
Show threadMichael Barthel / MiBaWiAug 14, 2023
@jasonemiller Well, the fire is still under investigation. But, yes. It looks like that the ignition point is the undeveloped area, downed powerlines next to the boulevard. Even the time of recording and the initial report are identical.