Coverage dated August 6, 2024

Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire

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In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.

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  1. Local News 8

    How Lahaina's more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The deadly wildfire that tore through Lahaina last August scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town’s Front Street. The chair of the Maui County Arborist Committee says about half of the tree’s branches have died.

  2. Kokomo Tribune

    How Lahaina (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    The deadly wildfire that tore through Lahaina last August scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town

  3. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    How Lahaina's 151-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    The 2023 Maui wildfire charred the 151-year-old banyan tree along Front Street in Lahaina and blackened many of its leaves.

  4. Fox7 Austin

    Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    Lahaina’s 151-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Thanks to the efforts of arborists and volunteers, parts of the sprawling, 60-foot tree are healthy and growing back.

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