When Lahaina burned, it was not just a community that was lost, it was Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations.
Lahaina , Hawaii — Almost one year after the horrific wildfire that tore through the historic Maui town of Lahaina and claimed 101 lives, the physical scars remain. But what isn't often seen is the mental toll it took on the community. 'Just animosity, the energy, the negative energy, it's there,' Kiha Kaina told CBS News. Kaina says his 'downward spiral' began when his father's body was discovered in the ruins.
'It's just a daily reminder of the trauma,' said John Oliver, public health program manager for the Hawaii State Department of Health, an agency that ensures people like Lynette Chun are receiving access to mental health services. 'The fire devastated me and…my mind was fractured,' Chun said. Oliver described the crisis created by the fire as 'unprecedented.''What we're seeing is grief,' Oliver said.
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