In recent days, visitors to fire-ravaged Lahaina include tourists, drawing criticism from locals still reeling from the wildfires.
The wildfires are also fanning the flames of resentment that have existed for decades, making some feel like tourists matter more than the islanders themselves.
"In this time, it's kind of hard to accept people where, you know, our resources is short," Dizon said.At the same time, the issue is complex. Despite the frustration, residents are also aware of the economic pressure to rely on tourism dollars, including Tapani Vuori, general manager of Maui Ocean Center at the Hawaii Aquarium.
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