Paris Hilton criticized for relaxing in Maui, just 30 miles from deadly wildfires.
Celebrity Heiress Paris Hilton Faces Criticism for Vacationing in Maui Amid Wildfires
Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton faced backlash from critics after reports circulated that she was vacationing on Maui, just 30 minutes away from the devastated historic town of Lahaina. The town had recently experienced deadly wildfires, resulting in nearly 100 confirmed deaths.
While sources close to Hilton claimed that she had been helping out by delivering supplies to shelters during her vacation with her husband and son, many felt that she was “tone deaf” for remaining on the island. Authorities had called for tourists to leave the island to allow locals to focus on recovery and clean-up efforts.
One angry local expressed their frustration, stating, “The same waters that our people just died in three days ago are the same waters the very next day these visitors — tourists — were swimming in.”
Furthermore, staying on the island posed potential risks for visitors. Reports indicated that looting and robberies were occurring in burned and evacuated homes, despite police and military presence in Lahaina. Local business owners confirmed these incidents, highlighting the lack of support and effective response from the government.
Stevie Nicks Faces Backlash for Focusing on Her Own Maui Home
Paris Hilton was not the only celebrity to receive criticism regarding the wildfires. Fleetwood Mac alum Stevie Nicks also sparked ire when she posted about her own Maui home, which remained unharmed, and her niece’s vacation that was cut short due to the fire.
“Lahaina is not gone ~ It is just away ~ With Aloha, Stevie Nicks,” the singer wrote. She expressed her concern for the island and her niece’s disrupted vacation. However, critics accused her of making the tragedy about herself and failing to donate money or provide information on how others could help the affected locals.
Both Hilton and Nicks faced backlash for their actions and statements during the devastating wildfires in Maui.
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