Mick Fleetwood ‘heartbroken’ as he loses restaurant to Maui wildfires
ok.co.ukFleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood has described his heartbreak at losing his restaurant Fleetwood’s On Front Street to the wildfires that have ravaged the island of Maui, Hawaii.
Fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started on Tuesday and raced through Maui, feasting on any structures that lay in its path.
Drummer Mick, 76, took to social media to release a statement about the fires and said: “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.” He added: “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.” Mick' rooftop bar had offered customers ocean views and American cuisine.
A banner on the restaurant’s website currently says that “Fleetwood’s On Front St will be closed until further notice”. The wildfire is the deadliest the US has seen since the 2018 Camp Fire in California, which killed at least 85 people and laid waste to the town of Paradise.To help tourists and locals, officials have turned the Hawaii Convention Centre in Honolulu into an assistance centre.
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