I Investigated the Maui Wildfires… 

HELP THE PEOPLE OF MAUI, AND CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Lahaina Ohana Venmo - tinyurl.com/LOV00 -Direct support for Lahaina residents who lost their loved ones/homes Housing for Displaced Maui Residents - tinyurl.com/HFDMR -Provide temporary housing to those who lost their homes Direct Donations to Maui Residents - tinyurl.com/DDTMR0 -Donate directly to a family affected World Central Kitchen - tinyurl.com/WCK11 -Provide fresh meals those affected Hawai’i Community Foundation - tinyurl.com/HCF00 -Provide financial resources to those affected Maui Food Bank - tinyurl.com/MFB44 -Provide food essentials to those affected

Local, state, and federal officials are scrambling to try and cover up their failures while the locals are left to suffer. Truly despicable.

Maui Citizen here, whoever let this happen needs to be held accountable.

The man at mark 9:58 - "Politicians have not been tarred and feathered in a long time, and it shows." This is the greatest quote I've heard recently and it not only relates to Hawaii but all around the world.

The Lahaina town area had been earmarked for the first US 15 Minute Smart City several years ago. A few weeks before the fires, changes were made in the laws that protected historical sites from being used for other purposes. The recent changes took away that protection and allowed for government to take back the land they hope the past residents will just walk away from. For a while, the authorities in Maui were suggesting the land was contaminated with life threatening substances. Government has the ability to declare eminant domain and take everything "to protect public safety". In light of this information, (that can be easily verified at its source) it puts these catastrophic 'oopsies' in a whole new light. It's critical for people to understand whats is happening in our country. What happened here in Maui could easily happen in any of our neighborhoods next.

I’m from Hawaii and there is no excuse for not sounding the alarm because there is an official video that talked about the alarm systems here and it is not only used for tsunami’s. It’s also used for brush fires, terrorism, hurricanes, and etc.

“Politicians have not been tarred and feathered in a while and it shows”. Clinched the entire root cause in one sentence.

Bless World Central Kitchen and the other people in non profits , helping .❤️

The fact that the government is more concerned in covering this up then helping the citizens is disgusting. Definitely something fishy with this wildfire, I feel for these people who’ve lost everything and lost loved ones. That trauma will stick with them for life

I feel so horrible for the parents that are missing their kids

The worst part is the missing kids, as a father I would be loosing my mind with grief. My sincere heart goes out to them

I've lived in Australia all my life and I have never seen a bushfire that discriminate in my life. Once those fires start to roar _everything_ burns. People in charge need to be held accountable, if they won't do it themselves, a mob will have to do it for them I think.

the not surfing in respect for those who lost everything is super heartwarming. That is quite admirable

Why no sirens? Why was the water shut off? Why would they not let the Hawaiians leave the area? Where are the children? So many questions and not enough answers. This is absolutely heartbreaking. God bless the people of Lahaina. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.

Aloha Tyler, this is my very first video of yours im watching and I was getting emotional. Im a native hawaiian born and raiaed in Hawai'i. And my family including my 1 year old son was living in Lahaina maui during the fire, we had to flee on foot while I was carrying my son in 50+ mph winds and just trying to get somewhere safe. Even though we lost our home and everything in it, we are truly blessed that we still are alive. Maui is grieving and were taking it day by day, because there is a lot of families looking for their loved ones and we simply dont know. Much Mahalo for this video, spreading awarness, accurate information, and real life interviews. 💕 ON MY CHANNEL I shared my experience on how we were able to get out!

I was in Lahaina in April and befriended a homeless couple. They lived in Lahaina. I haven’t been able to get a hold of them for several weeks now. Praying they’re safe 🙏🏼

Excellent video with plenty of excellent people. I hope the affected peoples keep speaking up - It's the only way all of us are going to learn the truth. we can't help if we don't know.....thank you Tyler ~ STAY STRONG MAUI!

It’s sad that the main news doesn’t even do the same reporting as a creator on RU-vid. Shout out to Tyler for the absolute breath taking story’s and coverage! Unbiased human news ! Edit: do you guys see these stories as well informed on any major news outlet that every citizen relays on? Cause I don’t…

Mayors and government agencies and local businessmen and women need to be held accountable. Everything has gone too far, and it's sickening

Tyler I am one of your newest #1 fans. Please never stop asking questions. Every one of your videos are Gold. ❤❤

GOD BLESS YOU TYLER!!! THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS.

That blonde woman gave the most compelling version of what actually happened and told her story with humanity and compassion. MAY GOD bless this woman and all who are helping with this devastating tragedy!

The government response to this tragedy is absolutely despicable. I'm ashamed of our officials.

I had a fire in my California hometown in 2017 it was terrifying and no one was prepared. I can only imagine how challenging that would be in Hawaii so far from many resources. We had a fire jump because when fire hits palm trees they sort of shoot out the leaves and can jump streets easily. This must have been a huge problem in Hawaii. I can guarantee you though, eventually the community rebuilds itself and it will give you hope and a sense normalcy. Just stick together and help each other.

this man is just one of the best people in the world doing things that other's dare not to do and shamelessly asking us the viewers to help these unfortunate people

Better investigation journalism than main stream media. Thank you for this

I’m so wary of donating to any charity, go fund me, etc for the Lahaina fires. If you had a link to the blond lady who is housing families. The one who was almost in tears near the end of the video I would 100% donate to her. She is legit. She is out there helping boots on the ground. Her heart aches for her community. Those are the people I want to directly support.

Thank you, Tyler. Thank you for caring about this.

Thank you for your coverage. What a nightmarish tragedy, still.

As a mother my heart weeps for those who don’t have their babies tonight, the pain and loss is unimaginable

It's interesting to think that Tyler has went from making silly, funny videos to getting out there, seeing the world and reporting large events or places, helping people by setting up donations and spreading awareness of what's happening around the world and how to help, and I'm very glad he made that transition.

Very sad. Thanks for looking for answers once again.

Wow this is more informative than anything else I have watched! Thank You

As Someone who’s been born and raised in Maui, also who lives there right now and who’s been a fan of Tyler for a long time, i just wanted to say thank you for coming here and telling people of the world the truth.

I was one of the first victims to loose my home in the 2011 Slave lake fire in Alberta, Canada. And i must say when it comes down to having your home and all your belongings burned to a pile of ashes and having nothing but you, your car, and the clothes on your back, It really hits home. And if it weren't for the help of random people giving me clothes at a shelter and my close family members lending me some cash and things. I don't know where i would be today. A most sincere thank you to all the people who help those in need in situations like this, you are the true hero's.

Hey Tyler man your awesome dude gotta say you capture the true news and ask the questions that other are scared to ask you HAVE BALLS MAN

Thanks for doing this Tyler, much appreciated. The video footage is helpful to independant investigators

Don't ever stop Tyler, the people need you to report the facts that the media ignores.

I'm a sensitive person and have always been horrified by historical public beheadings and hangings.... But now I get it. The way this tragedy unfolded appears at the least, criminally negligent... at the worst a direct attack/murder. 💔

Bro these poor people look so beat down and helpless.. my heart goes out

much love to all the good folks in Maui stay strong and stick together

That water request being delayed is probably one of the sickest things I’ve heard. Especially me knowing how generous farmers are when something like that is happening.

How the hell wasn't this covered in major European media outlets is beyond me. The situation sounds so, so similar to how Katrina was handled, just a disaster from start to finish. The guy talking about tarring and feathering is 100% right.

My Dad had a Thai wife , whose sister lived in Hawaii. She left him and took their son ,my baby brother ...probably to Hawaii. I don't vknow his name or his age , but I love him , have done so since my mother told me of his existence. I pray he wasn't caught up in the fires. I pray for all those having to find a way to rebuild their lives .I pray for all the lost and for all those in mourning. I'm so sorry.💔

There is talk of plans to construct a new memorial museum in Maui pertaining to, and highlighting the tragedy in Maui. They definitely need to put the animal statues in the museum. You know the ones that used to be living animals but after the fire they were found still intact but very much dead and stiff like a microwaved statue. A couple of the cars would make a cool museum display like one on the left with an aluminum stream ten feet from the vehicle that kinda tells on itself, with a blue car in the middle where only the black parts of the car melted and then another totally turned to ash car on the right with aluminum turned to powder but the serpentine belt and such still like new. You know just like what was found after the fire. You could also have a display where you show terracotta tiles and porcelain toilets turned to dust with zero explanation as to how an open air fire could possibly accomplish that. Then you could have a display of a melted car with doors closed showing how (but not explaining how) an entire family didn't have time to open a door before the car was instantly turned to melted metal, glass, and ash. Right next to that you could have a cedar tree flat on one side where it was growing against the house. And pointing out how the house is turned totally to white ash like the inside of a kiln but the tree that was growing up against the house for years is totally fine to live another 100 years. But of course no explanation of how that's possible. Just a display to boggle the minds of the curious. Next to that you could have a display of a power companies electrical system and a placard explaining how when wires touch and make a spark IT TRIPS THE BREAKER AND SHUTS POWER OFF COMPLETELY to that section of wire. Should I go on, or do you get the point?

As a local here in Hawai’i, it’s a bit of a relief seeing someone like you making this traffic event come to light outside of the news

Im actually really scared, because my auntie lives in Maui, and we have been trying to contact her, but she hasn't responded, So please put her and everyone in this horrible situation in your prayers.

I consider myself lucky having seen Maui before the fires destroyed the island. Maui is a beautiful island, and I would love to return again. My heart goes out to everyone there who lost their homes to the fires. Best of luck with the rebuilding process❤

this makes is obvious that there is a way deeper side to all this.. thanks for making this video

Conspiracy or not, government ineptitude made this so much worse. "Politicians have not been tarred and feathered in a while, and it shows" So true my friend.

If this doesn’t make you sick to your stomach your dead inside. Prayers for all those who are suffering.thank you for reporting on this! Much love 🙏💜

I was working for the coast guard the night of the maui fires we had our small boats and good samaritans on boats helping brining in the stranded people on surf boards even jumping into the water ourselves to rescue and get as many people out of the water and away from the smoke. we had our helos aproach the area as well as the marines with their helos to assist and conduct extraction but the smoke was so thick they couldnt get close enough or see the beach wich was a huge hit in assiting to get people out eventually those 100 plus people were able to escape when maui fire dept on a melting bus was able to break through the wreckage that blocked the streets to assist and take the people out of there. the things i saw man. my heart and prayers still go out to the affected families and residents of lahaina

Lahaina was such a beautiful place. I feel so bad for people who lost their familes.

We have NEVER seen a wildfire do ANYTHING like this before. There’s definitely some foul play involved with this

Tyler you’re doing a phenomenal job with this journalism content. You’re honestly the only one doing this with no bias and I look forward to your take on these topics. Good journalism and you’re legit!

Thank you for acknowledging the theories

Im glad you covered this topic. I live here in Lahaina and my house burnt down. I know Multiple people who know have died or gone missing. Your video can hopefully get more people to donate and volunteer.

The government needs to be held accountable for this tragedy and lives lost. The entire island should be given back to the locals and survivors. No tourist should own anything left of their home. This is disgusting and feels so purposefully calculated and done.

So glad to see world central kitchen there.

Bless the people who dropped everything to go help the people most in need. God bless them

Entire families found burned to skeletal remains in vehicles, A mom raced home to rescue her son to only find his remains hugging their family dog which also passed. The most horrific fire in Hawaii history!!! A hurricane of fire is undescribable

I think most people who heard a siren and saw the smoke would have realized it meant that the siren was for the fire not a Tsunami. People are not stupid. I am crying for what has happened. My daughter 's grandmother left her money when she died and wanted her to take her family to Maui. They were right in the middle of deciding when to go when this happened. I lived on the Big Island twice and have visited Lahaina. I am just crushed. It is so much worse than anyone knows.

Thank you fir helping. I read five survivors suicided out. So sad. Insurance companies refising to psy out btgst is so so wrong. So much loss beyond homes.

We are still in mourning. Hawaii will not heal until we have answers as to how this could have happened. There are many areas in Hawaii that share similarities with Lahaina. One main exit road. Electric poles way too close to that road. No emergency protocol! Hawaii MUST HAVE A DOCUMENTED EMERGENCY PROTOCOL. Thank you for this respectful video. Aloha🌺

You're doing such a good thing for your community . I live in Arizona and I am heartbroken for the people of Maui . The guy who didn't turn on the water needs to be jailed for murder . The man who didn't turn on the sirens should also go and be charged . I am so sorry for the loss of children and people and pet's and their historical building's . The people of Hawaii and Maui are a beautiful , kind , respectful and strong people and I just pray that everyone finds ways to heal and rebuild soon as possible . God Bless and protect the people of Maui !!

At 3:42, you slipped through an opening in the fence. That hole was created by a man escaping the fire who laid in the 2" water at the bottom of the stream there to escape the fire. He lived. I can't find the first video I found of him explaining and showing what happened. When he was running, the things he was carrying burst into flames in his hands and had to toss them on the ground and belly flop in the water. He used cloth/fabric soaked in the water to cover his body. But he is at 2 minutes in of a video named "Families flee wildfires into ocean as Maui Boats Aid Fire Relief Efforts".

As a person who lives in Maui, thanks for visiting.

Maui needs community groups on social media from people born there living there from there so you can all communicate and stay together the government will no doubt try to make you feel alone and isolated stay vocal and ask other groups for support we want to stand with you but we get fed so much lies and everyone listens to the news this is the problem I hope you stay together and come out of this stronger Kia kaha from New Zealand 🇳🇿 reach out to your Polynesian brothers and sisters Fiji raro tonga Samoan new zealand we will stand with you guys bring your story's to nz we have 5.2 million people majority is Polynesian we stand together ❤️

My friend was actually trapped in maui when he went there for vacation. He eventually went to the big island and made it out, my heart goes out to those who are trapped there

My best friend is in Hawaii, and still has unaccounted loved ones out there. My deepest prayers for Hawaii and their people. Thankyou for shedding light Tyler

I can’t think of many more terrifying things than when hurricane force winds meet a wildfire.

Such beautiful people I’m so sorry

As someone who grew up and lived in Maui for 22 years from age 5. Thank you so much for visiting and showing exactly what my Ohana is going through. Please please please help my family of Lāhainā.

I been living in Lahaina the last 10 years, lost my snorkel company, couple friends, no income right now I don't even really have words but I appreciate you filming this and bring attention to it.

My prayers goes for everyone who was affected by this wild fires 🙏🙏🌎

thank you for sharing

Our grocery chain in Arizona sent 5,000 cases of water....our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Stay strong.

You need to also cover the fact both ends of Front street were blocked so no one could get out. They were trapped inside an inferno. Thank you for your work.

Oh my god... the body bags in refridgerated containers... that woman is feeling their pain so badly and good on her for speaking out.

Love you Tyler, so funny, serious issues but u somehow make them hilarious. Plus, always the shorts, except in Alaska. Love how you stood up for the social worker dude, pure loyalty. Are you also a fan of Andrew Callaghan? I see a lot of similarities.

Sounding the siren WOULD have saved a lot of lives, people would have smelled the smoke and got out, he took that chance away. He needs to be held accountable. Stay strong Lahaina, the world is watching to ensure that the people keep their land and rebuild how YOU want. KEEP YOUR LAND

實在令人傷心的悲劇，看著看著我流淚了，這是我第一次捐錢給美國人，希望你們堅強下去。

Would love to see tyler do an updated version of this

Thank you for the honest video.

My grandma was missing for 96 hours and my aunty’s house was hurned down, hoping everyone can recover. ❤🙏

I love that you courageously took the chance to investigate behind-the-scenes and found people showing their support directly from the source, like the World Central Kitchen. With all the nasty people in the world taking advantage of devastating situations like this one, it is hard for some people who would like to help take a chance on donating money they truly can afford. Thank you! You made a big difference.

I'm wondering why those cars on the side of the hill that were burned had the metal melting and going down the hill?? In Australia somewhere every year we have massive fires however this is the first time I've heard of the car metal melting like that the radiated heat must have been so extreme,. My heartfelt sympathy goes out all. ❤ from Australia xx

Well done for an he an honest informative and balanced report..politicians and the Maui authorities should take a leaf out of your book❤ R I P all the victims and sincere condolences to all their families and friends❤

I was on vacation there when this happened, the whole half of the island lost power and we had to go full lockdown. The resort we were at had us rationing food, but we tried to make the most of it. We were there for 5 days but we’re thankfully able to escape back home. The experience was terrifying. I wish the best to people who had it much worse and lost their homes and families.

Watch the lack of accountability give the authorities responsible a big ol` pass. Beyond heartbreaking.

God Bless her Soul for saving all those kids!!!

1526 faces she is still looking for. THANK YOU FOR FINDING ANSWERS FROM LOCALS. I have watched hours of videos and only now am I getting a number . Thank you for covering important topics. Great video

It’s just unforgivable how water was restricted or closed when you’re living on an island this does not compute ?? officials need to be held accountable

I don't know who this guy is but having lived on Maui for 13 yrs he has a pretty accurate perspective of whats going on. I am getting info from my friends who are boots on the ground and this guy pretty much sums it up. 🌺

I use to go here on vacations and the banyon tree there is so precious

As someone whose island (Tenerife) is also burning down currently, probably the worst wildfire ever experienced which btw was no accident, we feel for the ppl of Maui.

Prayers for everyone in Maui🙏🏻

I was there last week and saw everything that had burnt down it was so sad to see. Prayers to all the families involved in the fires 🙏🏻.

From Lahaina. Lost my home. But definitely remember that day hearing constant explosions almost every 10 to 30 seconds in the distance.

They were told they didn’t sound the alarm because the people were trained to run to higher ground, and that’s where the fire was. Trust me, it would take a person born without a brain to awaken to an emergency alarm, see an encroaching firestorm, and run toward it because they had been trained to run in that direction.