Fleetwood Mac star Mick Fleetwood’s restaurant in Maui has been destroyed by the devastating wildfires engulfing the island.
On Tuesday, drought conditions and hurricane winds saw flames rip through the Hawaiian island, displacing thousands of locals and leaving at least 55 dead.
— Mick Fleetwood (@MickFleetwood) August 10, 2023
In a social media post on Thursday, the drummer confirmed Fleetwood’s on Front Street, his restaurant and bar in the coastal town of Lahaina, was one of the structures that had been consumed by the blaze.
“MAUl and The Lahaina community have been my home for several decades,” he wrote on social media. “This is a devastating moment for MAUl 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.”
A post on the company’s Instagram page added: “As many of you have probably seen on the news, Lahaina Town has suffered tremendous damage and with that Fleetwoods on Front Street has been lost. Words can not express the devastation that our community is facing right now.”
According to officials, the wildfire that engulfed Lahaina is now 80 per cent contained, with US President Joe Biden declaring the fires a major disaster and offering up federal aid to support the island’s recovery.
