Maui’s Deadly Firestorm
December 12, 2024
FRONTLINE investigates the deadliest American wildfire in a century, and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable. The documentary examines the fire’s causes, the chaotic response, and how changes to the climate and landscape have made Maui increasingly vulnerable to fires.
This documentary premiered online on Dec. 17, 2024, and had its broadcast premiere on Jan. 7, 2025.
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