Kula Lodge and Restaurant, a historic Maui location, was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Firefighters responded quickly, controlling the fire by 6:11 a.m. The cause remains under investigation, and the estimated damage is still unknown. Originally a private residence from 1948, the lodge gained fame for hosting celebrities and welcoming tourists since the 1950s. CEO Stephanie Vojdani-Mallek expressed concern over losses to the building's unique features, though the five lodges and Kula Marketplace were spared from the fire's destruction.
The fire began at 3:18 a.m. on Monday, with firefighters controlling it by 6:11 a.m. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Kula Lodge and Restaurant, once a private residence, became a tourist destination in the 1950s, known for celebrity parties and its iconic views.
CEO Stephanie Vojdani-Mallek described the moment she was awakened by her son about the emergency, sharing her concern over the damage to historic features.
Vojdani-Mallek reported that while the restaurant was destroyed, the five lodges and Kula Marketplace managed to escape the flames.
Collection
[
|
...
]