Nov 3, 2025
In early August 2023, Hawaii wildfires destroyed over 2,200 structures, caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage, and most tragically claimed the lives of over 100 people.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we gathered key experts to discuss the Lahaina fire and Hawaii wildfires, emphasizing building safety and codes — how they shaped the disaster, what they reveal about vulnerabilities, what could change going forward, and more.
Guests on the show:
Derek Alkonis, Senior Research Program Manager, Fire Safety Research Institute
Dori Booth, State Fire Marshal, State of Hawaii
Ka`āina Hull, Director of Planning, County of Kauai
Justice Jones, Fire and Disaster Mitigation Program Manager, ICC
Elizabeth Pickett, Co-Executive Director, Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization
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