Frontline S43E17 — Maui's Deadly Firestorm

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Frontline•Season 43•Episode 17

Maui's Deadly Firestorm

3.7/10 · 7 votesJan 7, 202554 min

Ranked #12 of 17 in Season 43•−1.3 vs season avg

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FRONTLINE investigates the deadliest American wildfire in a century, and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable. The documentary examines the fire's causes, the chaotic response, and how changes to the climate and landscape have made Maui increasingly vulnerable to fires.

Directed byXinyan Yu

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Maui's Deadly Firestorm

Cast1

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew3

Xinyan Yu

Director

Jia Li

Director of Photography

Hannah Long-Higgins

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Maui's Deadly Firestorm" is episode 17 of Frontline season 43. It scored 3.7/10 from 7 votes, ranking #12 of 17 episodes this season (season average 5.0). Directed by Xinyan Yu, it aired on January 7, 2025.

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