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2. So sad. Historic whaling town. Herman Melville visited there.

Reply to SouthBayDem (Original post)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 PM

Feb 13

Last edited Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:49 PM - Edit history (1)

People still visit to see the whales.

I enjoyed surfing there at Breakwall. Another well known break, Honolua Bay, is just minutes north.

It’s hot there and it’s name in Hawaiian literally means “cruel sun.” There is this famous banyan tree at city center. Planted in 1873, it spread via its aerial prop roots. It seems to have survived the fire.

I hope the people rebuild and locals can continue to live there. Maluhia, peace 🙏

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Maui's Deadly Firestorm (full documentary) - PBS Frontline [View all] SouthBayDem Feb 13 OP

no way to fight that kind of wind. they let it get out of control. similar wind to LA fires last year nt msongs Feb 13 #1

So sad. Historic whaling town. Herman Melville visited there. surfered Feb 13 #2