Crosses adorned with lei honor the 102 people killed in the Aug. 8, 2023 Lahaina wildfire. HJI / COLLEEN UECHI photoLAHAINA — Every morning at 6 a.m., Luz Bernabe would call Happy Nicolas to check in on her and her kids. As Maui marks the three-year anniversary of the deadly blaze today, Lahaina’s recovery is a mix of hope and heartbreak for the survivors. Family and friends visit the memorial site for the 102 victims of the Lahaina wildfire on Aug. 7, 2026. Soakai Taufa stands by the teardrop he created to honor the victims of the Lahaina wildfire.