Fleetwood's In Maui

[jbrownsjr]

Heard from a solid source that Mick's restaurant on Front Street burned down.
Hoping it's not true, but my source is usually 100%.

That makes me very sad, and I hope nobody was hurt.

[HomerMcvie]

I posted a link, but after rereading it, I deleted it.

[jbrownsjr]

I posted a link, but after rereading it, I deleted it.

What did the link say?

[UnwindedDreams]

I feel really sad for the good people of Lahaina who live right behind Front Street and across the town and work on Front Street. Lahaina is a divine place. Front Street is the place you can imagine in your dreams.

Mick’s restaurant is enormous. It’s two floors of restaurant and then the bottom floor has his General Store which is a gift shop.

I wasn’t sure if the fire made it to the shops on Front Street. The restaurant essentially posted they have no idea what the state of their restaurant is and thanked people for their mahalo. I’m guessing Mick evacuated to Oahu. I don’t think he actually lives in Lahaina though.

[Villavic]

Fleetwood's on Front St. facebook posted this, 3 hours ago:

As most of you know Maui has been dealing with extreme fires created by the residual winds of Hurricane Dora. Lahaina Town has taken the brunt of it 💔. We do not have enough information at this time regarding Fleetwoods on Front St or any of our neighbors to share. Mahalo for your continued thoughts and prayers for our community and our first responders

[Villavic]

Heard from a solid source that Mick's restaurant on Front Street burned down.
Hoping it's not true, but my source is usually 100%.

That makes me very sad, and I hope nobody was hurt.

The restaurant is 0.3 miles from the harbor, and this video shows the harbor. This is not a good sign :(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP9wR8vqFys

[bombaysaffires]

this article from local news has a photo someone took standing on Front Street as the fire advanced.. :(

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/much-of-historic-lahaina-town-believed-destroyed-by-overwhelming-fire/

Maui
Much Of Historic Lahaina Town Believed Destroyed By Overwhelming Fire
There have been 6 fatalities confirmed so far, according to Mayor Richard Bissen.

By Hawaii News Now / About 6 hours ago
Reading time: 4 minutes.

LAHAINA – Eyewitnesses described an apocalyptic scene Tuesday in Lahaina town, where residents were forced to jump into the harbor waters to avoid fast-moving flames from a massive brush fire that’s destroyed much of the historic area — and continues to burn.

Residents say an overwhelmed fire force — fighting flames all day amid powerful winds — could do little as flames ripped through the historic community, destroying dozens of homes and businesses in what onlookers believe is the worst natural disaster in Hawaii’s history since Hurricane Iniki.

Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke confirmed that the Hawaii National Guard had been activated to help respond to the sprawling fire crisis, which also includes other raging wildfires. The flames have forced thousands to their homes, and many aren’t sure what they’ll find when they return.

An onlooker filmed the wildfire burning buildings in Lahaina Tuesday. (Alan Dickar/Hawaii News Now) photo

Officials confirmed to Hawaii News Now that the Coast Guard deployed a helicopter and boat to Front Street Beach and the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor to rescue a number of people from the water.

About 10:50 p.m., the Coast Guard said it had rescued a dozen people from waters off Lahaina.

The full scope of the devastation in Lahaina isn’t known, but videos on social media show a terrifying wall of flames descending on Front Street in Lahaina and destroying everything in its path. One heartstopping video posted by fleeing residents shows uncontrolled flames in all directions.

The video also shows burned out cars, but there was no immediate word on injuries.

Lahaina resident Tiare Lawrence compared the scene to something out of the apocalypse, with people running for their lives.

“It’s just so hard. I’m currently Upcountry and just knowing I can’t get a hold of any of my family members. I still don’t know where my little brother is. I don’t know where my stepdad is,” she said.

“Everyone I know in Lahaina, their homes have burned down.”

Front Street business owner Alan Dickar says he watched business after business in the historic district going up in flames.

“Buildings on both sides were engulfed. There were no fire trucks at that point; I think the fire department was overwhelmed,” Dickar said. “That is the most important business street on Maui.”

A Maui County spokesperson confirmed there were “multiple” structure fires in addition to “extensive evacuations” in the Lahaina area, but authorities said they were unlikely to ascertain the full extent until well into Wednesday — when winds are expected to die down.

The county also said it wasn’t immediately clear just how many people jumped into the water off Lahaina to avoid smoke and flames, though they indicated rescue operations were ongoing.

Front Street
Front Street in Lahaina, shown in file photo, is reported to be heavily damaged after wildfires reached the area Tuesday. (Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021)

“The Coast Guard has been responding to impacted areas where residents are entering the ocean due to smoke and fire conditions,” the county said, in a news release about 10 p.m. Tuesday.

“Individuals were transported by the Coast Guard to safe areas.”

The brush fire in Lahaina is one of at least seven sizable wildfires that firefighters are battling statewide amid treacherous conditions — powerful winds, low humidity and dry brush.

The winds — fueled by Hurricane Dora as it passes south of the state — have topped 55 mph in many spots, with gusts to 70 to 80 mph. In addition to wildfires, first responders are grappling with downed trees and damaged structures. Also on Maui, thousands remain without power.

And while the Lahaina fire appears by fire to have wrought the most devastation, widespread damage is also being reported in Kihei and Kula, where evacuation orders also remain in place.

Another concern for first responders is the thick smoke blanketing parts of Maui.

Earlier in the day, officials confirmed that a firefighter in West Maui suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center in stable condition.

[HomerMcvie]

What did the link say?

It was a Facebook post from the restaurant. On first glance, I thought it said the restaurant was okay. But I think they said that they're not actually certain.

It's on fb on Fleetwoods on Front Street.

[In Your Dreams]

If you search “Front Street Maui” on Twitter (err X) you can see everything looks decimated. Very sad!

[sleepless child]

I follow Sara on Twitter and she said she heard from Mick and he is in LA and fine, but they didn't know about the restaurant. Seeing the devastation on the news is just heartbreaking

[bombaysaffires]

https://twitter.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1689385072691183617

video from someone on Front Street showing everything burned and black.

[John Run]

This is so sad. I was in Lahaina last week as part of a 2 week vacation. It's such a cool, artsy, hippie old whaling town that rolls into the sea. I was at Mick's store and restaurant, but more devestating to me, are all the small family businesses that are now gone on this closely settled street.

[HomerMcvie]

https://twitter.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1689385072691183617

video from someone on Front Street showing everything burned and black.

Holy crap!

[jmn3]

Absolutely frightening videos of the whole area. We rag on Mick a lot (and rightfully so) but I certainly don’t want to see his business, his employees, or himself affected like this. I hope everyone is safe.

[jbrownsjr]

https://twitter.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1689385072691183617

video from someone on Front Street showing everything burned and black.

Wow, I feel so bad for those folks. That's just devastating. :(

[bombaysaffires]

https://twitter.com/MickFleetwood/status/1689450789369217024


Maui and the Lahaina community have been my home for several decades. This is a devastating moment for Maui, and many are suffering unimaginable loss. Fleetwood's on Front Street has been lost and while we are heartbroken, our main priority is the safety of our dear staff and team members. On behalf of myself and my family, I share my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of Maui. We are committed to supporting the community and those affected by this disaster in the days and months and years to come.

[HomerMcvie]

Dennis Dunstan just confirmed that it's gone.
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Praying for all my friends on Maui with the devastating fires. My closest friend Mick Fleetwood has lost his iconic and much loved restaurant ”FLEETWOODS” along with his adjoining House of Fleetwoods which was home to his priceless collection of memorabilia .!! Im both devastated and heartbroken.!! I can confirm he is safe !

[bombaysaffires]

When I was there in 2020 Mick's vintage car was there in the shop... don't think it was a Model A but something about that old. Was it a green truck or car?? The one he's had forever.

I almost bought one of (Neal Preston's?) signed large photos of Stevie up on her roof with the wind blowing her around....The shop had quite a nice collection of prints and other merch

[Penguin Emeritus]

This is really sad. I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the news today...

--Lis

[jbrownsjr]

This is really sad. I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the news today...

--Lis

It was horrifying. So difficult to watch.

[sleepless child]

Terrible news. It seems like the whole world is burning with all the fires and the heat

[Macfan4life]

It is horrific. At least 36 confirmed dead. The worst way to die to be trapped by fire. Property can be rebuilt. The victims cant.

[jbrownsjr]

It is horrific. At least 36 confirmed dead. The worst way to die to be trapped by fire. Property can be rebuilt. The victims cant.

I read people were entering the ocean to avoid the smoke and heat. The Coast Guard was rescuing folks off the coast. :(

[jbrownsjr]

Here's a photo someone posted on FB. :(

[Villavic]

Here's a photo someone posted on FB. :(

This is so shocking. I was there in 2014. It's obvious that it is completely lost, but I'm surprised the building is still there. I mean, Fleetwood's is next to several houses, which seem to have... disappeared! You can check the picture of 744 Front St. at Google Maps and there are several buildings on that block that does not appear in this pic anymore.

And Mick posted last night in Facebook:

Maui and the Lahaina community have been my home for several decades. This is a devastating moment for Maui, and many are suffering unimaginable loss. Fleetwood’s on Front Street has been lost and while we are heartbroken, our main priority is the safety of our dear staff and team members. On behalf of myself and my family, I share my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of Maui. We are committed to supporting the community and those affected by this disaster in the days and months and years to come.

[UnwindedDreams]

I think Mick’s building is concrete or stone. But Villavic, as you know so many homes are right behind Mick’s place and Front Street. And those are gone. Stray animals running around, those who slept on Front Street or other streets. This is so depressing.

[jbrownsjr]

Wow, this is unbelievable.

[JeremyGloff]

There was something comforting knowing somewhere far far away Mick Fleetwood might be chilling out in his nice restaurant in Maui. That's where Christine first came back onstage.

And now that's gone too...

[HomerMcvie]

I think the saddest part(other than the 53 death count, so far) is all the FM memorabilia. Restaurants and their equipment are replaceable. The memorabilia is gone forever.

[jbrownsjr]

There was something comforting knowing somewhere far far away Mick Fleetwood might be chilling out in his nice restaurant in Maui. That's where Christine first came back onstage.

And now that's gone too...

I really feel for him. He lost a lot in the past 10 months. It breaks my heart.

[Villavic]

I think the saddest part(other than the 53 death count, so far) is all the FM memorabilia. Restaurants and their equipment are replaceable. The memorabilia is gone forever.

I agree. I went to the restaurant in 2014 just to see the beautiful memorabilia, not for the food (which was good, to be fair) or the wine (very very good red wine). However, yes, nothing compares with the now 55 lost lives.

If I'm not wrong, the building appears at 0:47. So sad a beatiful town just dissapeared!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n60-Jy4NhYM

[anusha]

I really feel for Mick. I am not sure Fleetwood's was a huge moneymaker, but it was definitely a labor of love. I only got to go once, but it was a really lovely place, and a stalwart on Front Street for sure. There are obviously much larger losses, including so many lives and homes, but my heart does go out to Mick.

[WatchChain]

Did the restaurant showcase any Fleetwood Mac memorabilia? If so, hopefully the memorabilia was able to be saved.

[bombaysaffires]

Did the restaurant showcase any Fleetwood Mac memorabilia? If so, hopefully the memorabilia was able to be saved.

Lots of large, framed photos of the band over the years on the walls when I was there in early 2020. I'm sure those can be replaced if the photographers have the negatives. The shop downstairs had limited edition (and I think signed by the photog) prints of famous photos of the band/members of the band/ other rock stars. You ordered the ones you wanted and they made them up and shipped them to you. So the original photos and negatives should be with the photographers. It was Morrison Gallery I think. Mick's antique truck was in there also which of course can't be replaced. Otherwise there was a lot of somewhat generic/touristy things like tee shirts and mugs that weren't FM specific. Dunno if he kept any musical equipment or sound/light equipment for the shows he put on (either his band or the FM cover bands etc) in the restaurant. And of course, all the kitchen equipment and restaurant furniture and all is a big financial loss. Unclear to me if they own the building or lease it.

[HomerMcvie]

Did the restaurant showcase any Fleetwood Mac memorabilia? If so, hopefully the memorabilia was able to be saved.

People didn't have time to save themselves, let alone some damned pictures.

[HomerMcvie]

And if Mick is THE owner, it wouldn't surprise me for that fool to not have his insurance paid up to date.

[Dr.Brown]

Incredible devastation. Anyone who was there is lucky to have escaped with their life! :eek:

https://nypost.com/2023/08/11/hawaii-residents-flee-into-dangerous-ocean-to-escape-wildfires-video/

[WatchChain]

People didn't have time to save themselves, let alone some damned pictures.

Love this!!!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Perfect response! :laugh:
Let the ribboned tambourines burn.

[HomerMcvie]

Love this!!!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Perfect response! :laugh:
Let the ribboned tambourines burn.

Meh, I've burned her pictures before. Didn't do sh*t.:p

[vivfox]

Incredible devastation. Anyone who was there is lucky to have escaped with their life! :eek:

One of my dearest childhood friends lives there. She sent me one text already, the day of the fire and evacuation. She assumed her house burned down but didn't really know yet. I know she was spending the night in her car with her husband and daughter.

[Villavic]

I saw some houses, stores, gas stations that look intact, surrounded by... just ashes. Probably the winds made those buildings lucky, but anyway it will impossible to live in a house where the town has just gone, dissapeared. Makes me remember some friends who lived in Miami areas where hurricane Andrew destroyed everything. It was a nightmare that lasted months.

I have some nice pictures of Mick's memorabilia, photos, at his restaurant. But I don't feel fine sharing them in this thread and right now. Probably in the future in another thread.

[bombaysaffires]

And if Mick is THE owner, it wouldn't surprise me for that fool to not have his insurance paid up to date.

dude.... Mick, be the sole owner of a business?? :lol:

You know he partnered with experienced restaurant business people, and they slapped his famous name on the front. It'd have gone out of business by now otherwise.:eek:

[HomerMcvie]

dude.... Mick, be the sole owner of a business?? :lol:

You know he partnered with experienced restaurant business people, and they slapped his famous name on the front. It'd have gone out of business by now otherwise.:eek:

I know. He might have ONLY been licensing his name(there are a ton of "artists bars" in Nashville, and 98% of the time, this is the case), and getting paid for his appearances.

[J.Miller]

https://youtu.be/wtKSwWmHaaI Here is a video of Front Street before the fire. Fleetwood’s is on the left side about half way through the video. It looked like a layed back fun place to visit.

[J.Miller]

https://youtu.be/A_soqwxOgog Here is drone footage of the fire devastation. Mick’s restaurant is towards the end. The structure is still standing but I would think it would be condemned. You can tell it’s Fleetwood’s by the sign being intact.

[sleepless child]

Mick was interviewed at his home in Hawaii for GMA. He had about 100 employees and all are safe. He and his manager brought a plane filled with supplies for people in need. He said the town will come back. You could tell in his manner how devastating this is. He was very subdued during the interview.

[jbrownsjr]

Mick was interviewed at his home in Hawaii for GMA. He had about 100 employees and all are safe. He and his manager brought a plane filled with supplies for people in need. He said the town will come back. You could tell in his manner how devastating this is. He was very subdued during the interview.

I hope the town rebounds quickly. That footage was horrifying.

[bombaysaffires]

I saw him on the CBS Morning Show...so maybe he's making the rounds. On CBS they asked him about whether there might be a benefit concert and he said he has thoughts on that. They played FM songs throughout the piece... and footage of The Dance. They played Don't Stop especially.

So....does the Mick Fleetwood benefit concert for Maui become the platform for some sort of reunion with Lindsey...??

[HomerMcvie]

So....does the Mick Fleetwood benefit concert for Maui become the platform for some sort of reunion with Lindsey...??

god I hope not. It's over.

[UnwindedDreams]

I saw him on the CBS Morning Show...so maybe he's making the rounds. On CBS they asked him about whether there might be a benefit concert and he said he has thoughts on that. They played FM songs throughout the piece... and footage of The Dance. They played Don't Stop especially.

So....does the Mick Fleetwood benefit concert for Maui become the platform for some sort of reunion with Lindsey...??
I mean Lindsey, John, Mick, Neale, and Ricky (he seems to have no problem with Lindsey) could do a show.

From the way Stevie talked about Lindsey in Houston saying that she had to support him because he wouldnÂ’t get a job and that she couldnÂ’t vote because she didnÂ’t want to tell him she had to leave the road doesnÂ’t sound like things have improved between them.

[bombaysaffires]

I mean Lindsey, John, Mick, Neale, and Ricky (he seems to have no problem with Lindsey) could do a show.

From the way Stevie talked about Lindsey in Houston saying that she had to support him because he wouldnÂ’t get a job and that she couldnÂ’t vote because she didnÂ’t want to tell him she had to leave the road doesnÂ’t sound like things have improved between them.

Sounds like she's become the old lady who marinates in all her grudges from her life. Even if he was a jackass to her (which he surely was at times, as she was to him just differently).... she's gotten "free". She never has to work with him again, or talk to him, or see him. That should by now (when did she fire him, 2018? 19?) have brought her some closure and peace. Apparently not. And she still brings him up in EVERY interview she does, no matter the topic. So.... someone still has issues she needs to work out with a therapist or someone. (And frankly, so does he). Age does bring with it some mellowing, some letting go of old **** (not that you forget, just that you let go of feeding the fires of anger and resentment. you see things for what they were, but take comfort in the fact you got out of that bad relationship). Not her. It almost seems like she's gotten more bitter with time.

[Villavic]

I hope it's not named a reunion. If it's a concert with all guests who want to collaborate, let them be welcome. No matter if it's Stevie Nicks, Bruno Mars, Steven Tyler, Beyonce, Rihana, Neil Young, (all of then own/owned properties in Hawaii), Lindsey, Steve Winwood, Neil Finn, David Gilmour, Taylor Swift, etc. etc...

But please, no a new lineup or pseudo ridiculous reunion. Let the story be finished.

The GMA interview is here
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/maui-resident-mick-fleetwood-jumps-displaced-locals-after-102246801

[bombaysaffires]

Yeah he's getting around.

Here's CBS Morning Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b121aLzpOB8

Here's him with Associated Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHCmBkZhw0Q

Sky News UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cueN-HJinV0

[elle]

Stevie Nicks, Bruno Mars, Steven Tyler, Beyonce, Rihana, Neil Young, (all of then own/owned properties in Hawaii)

besides Mick and Steven Tyler, Eddie Vedder, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Woody Harrelson all live in Maui.

[UnwindedDreams]

Sounds like she's become the old lady who marinates in all her grudges from her life. Even if he was a jackass to her (which he surely was at times, as she was to him just differently).... she's gotten "free". She never has to work with him again, or talk to him, or see him. That should by now (when did she fire him, 2018? 19?) have brought her some closure and peace. Apparently not. And she still brings him up in EVERY interview she does, no matter the topic. So.... someone still has issues she needs to work out with a therapist or someone. (And frankly, so does he). Age does bring with it some mellowing, some letting go of old **** (not that you forget, just that you let go of feeding the fires of anger and resentment. you see things for what they were, but take comfort in the fact you got out of that bad relationship). Not her. It almost seems like she's gotten more bitter with time.
She has mentioned him at almost all of her solo shows this year. I'm waiting to hear video of 15,000 people boo when she says his name. Would have thought she'd be saying Harry Styles' name!

[jbrownsjr]

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/fans-turn-on-stevie-nicks-over-tone-deaf-hawaii-post/news-story/076f8f966466c1d7f0104b575693a22f

Fans turn on Stevie Nicks over ‘tone deaf’ Hawaii post
Stevie Nicks’ lengthy post about how the devastating Maui fires have affected her has even her most devoted fans calling her out.

[Villavic]

I read Stevie's post and don't know if her main concern was an interrupted vacation, but what caught my attention is when she told she didn't know for quite a while if her niece was safe, cause I know how it feels.

The last earhquake I was in, 2007, was a mess in terms of communications and didn't know if my family was safe. Yes Lima city didn't suffer the worse part, but when you don't completely know what's going on, the 595 dead and the 2291 wounded in Ica region is a big worry but one is focused on your family.

[bwboy]

I saw him on the CBS Morning Show...so maybe he's making the rounds. On CBS they asked him about whether there might be a benefit concert and he said he has thoughts on that. They played FM songs throughout the piece... and footage of The Dance. They played Don't Stop especially.

So....does the Mick Fleetwood benefit concert for Maui become the platform for some sort of reunion with Lindsey...??

Anything that would help raise money and serve as a reminder of this tragedy should only be applauded. And I have zero doubts that people, including Lindsey but also several others, would happily give their time to help raise money for people who have been devastated by this catastrophe. For anyone to say Lindsey SHOULDN’T reunite with Mick to help raise money is really lacking self awareness. And I know you weren’t saying that, bombaysapphires.

[FuzzyPlum]

Not sure I can see a full Fleetwood Mac show. I reckon it’s more likely we’ll get a multiple artist concert like the Peter Green tribute show. Lots of people dipping in and out now and then. I think we could see appearances from Stevie, John and Lindsey, but not necessarily altogether. Perhaps we will see them together for Don’t Stop as the shows closer. At a push Lindsey and Stevie come out together and perform landslide as an encore.
But I don’t think we will get a full Fleetwood Mac concert.
……that’s my hunch.

[SteveMacD]

Mick has more immediate concerns right now. I have no doubt in the back of his mind he’s thinking about how to effectively use his celebrity to help his community, and Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate moneymaker in his wheelhouse, but the band’s potential future is inconsequential.

[jbrownsjr]

Mick has more immediate concerns right now. I have no doubt in the back of his mind he’s thinking about how to effectively use his celebrity to help his community, and Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate moneymaker in his wheelhouse, but the band’s potential future is inconsequential.

He could put together an all-star band that may or may not be FM related. I have no doubt. And that would be a great idea to help these people.

[UnwindedDreams]

Mick has more immediate concerns right now. I have no doubt in the back of his mind he’s thinking about how to effectively use his celebrity to help his community, and Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate moneymaker in his wheelhouse, but the band’s potential future is inconsequential.
For sure. He actually lives rather far from Lahaina, like he definitely has to drive there.
The CBS interviewer asked him about a benefit concert and Mick pointed to his head to suggest he’s already thinking about it. I am sure Mick has reached out to Stevie about participating in a benefit. And using Fleetwood Mac as the main act of a concert would raise the most millions and it could be a global pay per view with proceeds going to Maui Food Bank and United Way.

I think it would have to be in LA to keep costs down and perhaps even artists would offer up their fee to perform towards the donation collection. Not sure how it worked with 12-12-12 but Dolan didn’t charge rent for The Garden that night.

[David]

The death toll (last I checked it was nearing 100) and widespread devastation really show how deadly a wildfire gets in high-speed, dry winds. The landscape is engulfed in a conflagration within minutes. People and their pets don’t have time to escape. Very heartbreaking. Let’s hope Mick and Stevie can get money raised by acting promptly.

[Nicks Fan]

Matthew McConaughey and Levi McConaughey are spreading the word about their efforts to help Hawaiians in need.

The father and son took to Instagram in a video Tuesday as news from the devastating wildfires in Maui continues to trickle in, sharing their intent to provide support.

"McConaughey’s are funding an emergency aid plane with @Baby2Baby that is filled with hundreds of thousands more emergency supplies that will have an immediate impact on children and families on Maui," they captioned the video.

"@Baby2Baby is working with their partners on the ground including @alohadiaperbank @mauifoodbank @hawaiidiaperbank @pacificbirthcollective @mauirapidresponse. Grateful we can help get these critical supplies to children and families who need it. If you would like to support relief efforts, please visit @baby2baby - @jklivinfoundation."

How to Help Hawaii Wildfire Victims, Including Ways to Donate
In the video, the two share their upset at the devastation facing Hawaiians and plan of action for helping out.
"The fires over there have put so many people out of home and have taken so many lives. These people need to stabilize to stay alive. Camila, myself and Levi are working with this organization called Baby2Baby. They are working with partners that are on the ground in Maui right now saying, 'This is what people need right now. This is what the most needy people need.'"

The actor, 53, continued, "If you'd like to help, check out Baby2Baby. See the work they're doing or any other way you can help. There's a lot of help that's needed."

Levi, 15, agreed, adding, "Yeah, they're going to need it for the long-term, so any way you guys can help, it's appreciated."


After becoming the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century, the death toll from the wildfire disaster in Hawaii rose to 99 people, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Monday.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shared its own update on Monday afternoon, advising that 300 FEMA employees and 140 search and rescue teams have been deployed "with more on the way." Green added that it has become a mission of "searching for those that we have lost."

[Macfan4life]

The horror continues to be reported. Over 100 killed and over 1000 missing. They had a segment on some of the victims and it was hard to watch. One guy died sheltering his neighbor's dog. Its gut wrenching. Hell on earth.

[Villavic]

A sad twist in the restaurant news. Yesterday the restaurant facebook and instagram posted:

We are devastated to learn that despite a previous confirmation of safety, we’ve heard from two families of our employees Joel Villegas & Felimon Quijano who remain missing at this time. Please hold them in your thoughts & prayers. Please contact us immediately if you see them

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwGCS0Wuzdx/?img_index=1

[sleepless child]

Mick was on ET Friday and said he is going to do a benefit concert. The interviewer also mention that Stevie and Oprah were on the Island. I'm not sure if that was true or not about Stevie

[bombaysaffires]

Yes, here is the link to the ET article (it has some embedded video with him where he says all of his employees have been found and where he says they will def rebuild the restaurant), and he now has a Foundation for channeling donations. Maybe it's the way they transcribed how he talks, but it reads like even more of a word salad than I've ever heard from him before.

https://www.etonline.com/mick-fleetwood-on-planning-benefit-concert-after-maui-wildfires-music-heals-exclusive-209974

Mick Fleetwood on Planning Benefit Concert After Maui Wildfires: 'Music Heals' (Exclusive)

By Mona Khalifeh* 3:18 PM PDT, August 18, 2023

Mick Fleetwood is planning a benefit concert to help those impacted by the recent wildfires in Maui.

ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the Fleetwood Mac drummer, who lives on the Hawaiian island, about the benefit concert and the healing power of music.

"I've already got a lovely sort of catalog of people that are concerned. I will remain mute on who they are, but I will either become part of something that we can do on a grand scale, which is great," Fleetwood said of the concert, currently in the works. "Anything is great, and playing in Honolulu, about 2 weeks from now, and that concert's becoming -- Henry Kapono who lives in Oahu, was celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career -- well, I'm going to be doing that show, supporting."

"So, all of this is unfolding is something I feel I can be apart, or really be spearheading," the famed drummer continued. "And it's not now, but music heals, and music does its version of what I'm doing now."

For Fleetwood, the tragedy hits home even harder, with Maui the place the 76-year-old musician calls home, and a place where he once owned a restaurant. The Front St. property was one of the many establishments lost in the blaze.

"I happen to live here. This is my home. I'm not passing through. People think, 'Oh, how many times do you come here and see your restaurant?" I say, 'No, no, no. I live here. This is the only home I have,'" he stressed. "And so all of that is something -- not to jump too far ahead, but the intention would be absolutely to be part of, or to be right shaking the flag, to rally around and put on a great incredibly beautiful show. Which I know can be done."

The wildfires were first reported on Aug. 8. Fires began to ravage Maui as a result of drought conditions and hurricane weather. At least 99 people have been confirmed dead, making it the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century. The entire town of Lahaina has been left in ruins.

"Well, the enormity is still of what happened, which is absolutely beyond belief, is that in a very, very short space of time over those hills, I can hardly look around, in Lahaina town, and that area around Lahaina town, disappeared within minutes with a wildfire which has been credited as being one of the most vicious if not the most catastrophic wildfires in the country," Fleetwood said of the devastation the wildfires have caused. "And that you can't comprehend, but I can tell you, we in Hawaii have a word which is Ohana, which is family, and that's the reason people come, and I believe, come to these lovely islands where there's a sense of that, it still exists. So, that home, that Ohana was destroyed within minutes, and we're still finding out how catastrophic it still continues to be."

He continued, "Having something happen, and be completely in shock and for those drastic amounts of time, no one knew what was going on and no one had a clue where anyone was. All the communications broke down, and so the family, the community that survived as in real time there, amazingly you more than myself maybe, but I've certainly heard of such heroic deeds, which is a testament not only to what happened here, but you most often hear that the human condition comes through in these awful situations all over this planet, and of course in our own United States of America you see people coming and doing things that are beyond belief extraordinary to help."

In addition to putting on a benefit concert, Fleetwood's foundation will direct any donated funds to organizations to help survivors, with the directed funds to Maui Food Bank, Hawaii Community Foundation – Maui Strong Fund, and Maui Humane Society -- all of which are helping the island and its residents rebuild after the wildfires.

"I have a foundation here now, The Mick Fleetwood foundation -- Mick Fleetwood Foundation.Org will lead you to several really, really Bonafide organizations that are right here feet, on the ground already doing it, and we are adding to that dialog through the foundation, the mickfleetwoodfoundation.org will lead you to that," Fleetwood explained. "The fact is, there is a whole load of wonderful places you could go. That's me doing something I have a comfort with, really knowing what we are already affiliated with, are people that really know what they are doing."

As for what people need, Fleetwood, who came back to the island on a plane filled with supplies, said at the present time, the people of Maui need food and water.

What's more almost as meaningful as raising money, he added, is keeping the attention on what's going on in Maui as the island works to rebuild, something Fleetwood said music helps to do.

"Apart from raising the money, what I think is really, really important, me sitting here doing what I'm doing, and also the manifest of music coming to the fore... but what we can do has been proven to really rally, and keep the attention, keep the attention incrementally as this goes on, is something that I think music is really a powerful medium [for], and the people, whoever they might be, participating in that, is almost an endless way of, 'Don't forget, don't forget and don't forget.'"

To learn more about how you can help, check out http://www.mickfleetwoodfoundation.org.

[HomerMcvie]

D.D. just posted this. I never knew that Mick had a restaurant back in the day, and that it failed due to him doing business with an unsavory character.
Probably his dealer!
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Mick and I had a dream back in the mid Eighties to start Fleetwoods in LA.. We lasted a while until we were forced to close because of an unsavoury character that was in partnership with us. We were totally unaware of the situation at the time but we were devastated beyond belief.. Mick reinvented Fleetwoods again.. this time in Maui.. wow, what an incredible venue he built.. the dream was alive again !
To see what has happened recently breaks my heart.. I cry for my good friend.. this was more than a restaurant to Mick, this was his sanctuary!! I pray for Mick and the people of Maui, where I have made so many great friends over the past 45 years..

[Villavic]

So there was a benefit livestream on sept 8, with Mick, Ziggy Marley, Stewart Copeland and many more. No recent news of any concert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldAZN6TyZhs

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ldAZN6TyZhs/sddefault.jpg?v=64f9f9f3

[Villavic]

After 2 years almost nothing has been rebuilt in Lahaina. So sad, Front Street was a beautiful avenue along the shore, full of joy and life when I visited. I suppose several towns on Maui must be the same.

https://youtu.be/gHPhia5myWQ?t=308

[Macfan4life]

After 2 years almost nothing has been rebuilt in Lahaina. So sad, Front Street was a beautiful avenue along the shore, full of joy and life when I visited. I suppose several towns on Maui must be the same.

https://youtu.be/gHPhia5myWQ?t=308
It really is sad. What happened there was horrific. So many lost their lives and their livelihoods. Hawaii has been through so much recently. They are not immune from all of these climate disasters.
I am sorry but I had a flashback to how tone deaf Stevie was. Remember when she put out a tweet that her niece had to cut her vacation short and flee the state or something. People were literally being burned to death and she was concerned her niece had to fly first class out of a safe zone.
Sorry for the bad trip down memory lane. I'm an evil bastard :(