On August 8, 2023, a large-scale wildfire broke out on Maui, Hawaii, USA, and the fire spread rapidly, burning down the city and the tourist resort of Lahaina, causing heavy loss of life and property.
According to official statistics, as of August 17, 111 people have died, more than 1,300 people are missing, more than 2,200 buildings have been destroyed, 850 hectares of land have been burned, 4,500 people have been left homeless, and the cost of reconstruction is as high as 55$200 million. It was the worst wildfire disaster in the United States in a century.
How did this fire start?Is it a natural disaster or a man-made disaster?Or is someone manipulating behind it?
According to the analysis of local scientists, the fire was caused by multiple factors. First, Hawaii is facing severe drought and high temperatures due to anthropogenic climate change, resulting in dry vegetation and an increased risk of fires. Second, Category 4 Hurricane Dora ravaged southern Hawaii, bringing strong winds and lightning that further contributed to the spread of the fire. Finally, Hawaii's infrastructure and early warning system also have major problems, such as wooden power poles that are easily ignited by fire, and residents are not being alerted and notified in a timely manner when a fire breaks out.
These are objective reasons, but some things are difficult to explain. Why, for example, did the fires only burn the poor areas of southern Maui, while the rich areas of the north were left unscathed?Why did the fire happen to be in the ** lot that some big companies wanted to expropriate?Why did these survivors receive a takeover from a real estate developer after the fire**?Are these all coincidences?
Also, why is there such a big fire in Hawaii, and the response of the military is so slow and indifferent?Why did Biden, when he was on vacation in Hawaii, not care about the fire, but instead enjoyed the sun and his bike on the beach?Why did the military personnel of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command continue to conduct military Xi exercises instead of dispatching any rescue forces?Why did the US refuse to provide any material assistance to the affected people?Are these all incompetences?
Perhaps, none of this is incompetence, but intentionality. Perhaps, this fire was deliberately created by someone in order to achieve a certain purpose. Perhaps, this fire, someone took advantage of the weather and geographical conditions in order to achieve some kind of benefit. Perhaps, this fire was caused by someone taking advantage of the indifference of ** and the military, in order to eliminate some kind of obstacle.
These are all speculations, and perhaps there will never be an answer. However, these speculations make people shudder. This fire is not only a disaster, but also a conspiracy.
Wildfires are a natural phenomenon, but human behavior can affect its occurrence and development. Wildfires can occur all over the world, but different countries and regions have different ways of responding and rescuing.
In 2022, there was also a wildfire in Chongqing, China, but it took us eight days to extinguish it. We mobilized the army and police, as well as tens of thousands of people, to go up the mountain to fight the fire. We didn't give up on anyone, and we didn't leave anyone alone. We didn't make anyone pay for the firefighting, and we didn't let anyone get hurt for the firefighting. We have not let anyone lose their home to fight fires, nor have we made anyone lose their dignity to fight fires.
This is our national condition, this is our human condition, and this is our strength.
The fire in Hawaii has shown us the truth about the United States, and it has also allowed us to see our advantages. We will not forget this fire, nor will we forget this comparison. We will continue to work hard, continue to make progress, and continue to protect our land and people. We will continue to respect nature, continue to respond to climate change, and continue to prevent disaster risks. We will continue to be united, continue to collaborate, and continue to help each other.
This is our belief, this is our value, and this is our future.