Why was there no water to fight the fire in Maui?

Why was there no water to fight the fire in Maui?

Big corporations, golf courses and hotels have been taking water from locals for years. Now the fire may result in even more devastating water theft

Wildfires renew Maui stream water rights tension in conflict over sacred Hawaiian resource

Biden sends aid to Maui fires, military brings in air support

The Maui fire is a warning.

As the Maui Fires Grew, Lahaina's Water System Collapsed - The New York Times

Maui Wildfires: Climate Change Is Wrecking Former Havens - Bloomberg

A State Official Refused To Release Water For West Maui Fires - Honolulu Civil Beat

Maui wildfire updates: Death toll rises to 36; 271 structures impacted : Maui Now

The fight over Maui's water rights has intensified after deadly fire - The Washington Post

Maui fires: If Lahaina isn't a climate wake-up call, nothing is - Los Angeles Times

Emergency sirens weren't activated ahead of deadly Maui blaze: Recap

As the Maui Fires Grew, Lahaina's Water System Collapsed - The New York Times

In devastation of Maui fire, California's past horrors lurk - Los Angeles Times

Biden responds to devastating Maui fire death toll: “No comment” - World Socialist Web Site

Maui Officials Warn Water Is Unsafe Even With Filters

Maui wildfires renew tensions around water rights in a centuries-old conflict over sacred streams, U.S.