August 11, 2023 • bachelor insider
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Shares Update on Maui Home Amid Destructive Wildfires
In our thoughts.
Earlier this week, tragic news broke that deadly wildfires have been burning through Hawaii and have killed over 50 people in Maui.
The massive blaze has destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina and forced thousands to evacuate their homes.
Now, former Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. shared an update about their Maui home amid the natural disaster.
Arie and his wife Lauren Burnham Luyendyk bought a house for their family in Maui in 2021 and they spend a portion of their year on the island with their three children.
Arie took to Instagram to share whether their home has been impacted by the wildfires.
He wrote, “I don't even know where to start. Many have asked about our home. The fire reached as close as 2000 ft and surrounded our neighborhood, but luckily it was not damaged. There are still fires in the area, so we are not out of the woods. The winds are calm now and that is helping the effort to contain the fires. We are so saddened by all the devastation, it just breaks our hearts.”
Arie continued on, saying, “So many families were affected. All the history and beauty of Lahaina erased.. Lauren woke up in tears thinking about the lives lost. We fear Maui may never be the same, but more importantly the people of Maui need help. We are still traveling but we’ll be sharing more after we get back on our efforts to help the community. Thank you all for the messages and concern. Pray for Maui.”
We’re continuing to keep everyone living on Maui in our thoughts.
