Aug 13 – Jason Mamoa, who previously extended sympathies to Maui residents affected by the raging wildfires, has now advised tourists not to visit the Hawaiian island owing to the harm caused by the unpredictable wildfires.
The ‘Aquaman’ actor, who is from Hawaii, took to Instagram to caution visitors planning to visit Maui in the aftermath of the terrible wildfire that raged through Lahaina this week, killing at least 60 people and inflicting billions in property damage.
He wrote: “Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply. Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need.”
‘Moana’ star Auli’i Cravalho similarly wrote on Instagram: “DO NOT TRAVEL TO HAWAI’I UNLESS YOU ARE RENDING AID … Your vacation can wait.”
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She added: “I feel numb and close to tears every time I talk about this. Of all the natural disasters we have faced; earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and flooding…to say we were under-prepared for this disaster is an understatement.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, when asked about the wreckage, Momoa stated, “It looks like a bomb was dropped right on the town.”
“I can’t believe this happened, and I’m hoping that everyone who is missing is reunited with their ‘ohana.” This is quite likely the greatest calamity I’ve ever witnessed. Let us reconstruct and restore this ancient town while honouring the memories of Lahaina’s past.”
Maui is a renowned tourist destination, particularly in the United States, but the flames have inflicted tremendous damage to the island, making vacationing there nearly impossible.
