Firefighters Aina Kohler and Jonny Varona are among the many residents affected by the Maui wildfire.
Kohler said 17 of the 18 firefighters who live in Lahaina have lost their homes.
"It was actually incredibly relieving to hear her voice on the radio. Knowing they're still doing it, they still have a plan, that they're still trying and it's not so bad," Varona said.
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