There are a few possible reasons why the red-roofed house in Maui Hawaii did not burn in the recent wildfires.
- The roof was made of metal. Metal roofs are much less flammable than asphalt roofs, and they can also reflect heat, which can help to keep the house cooler and less likely to catch fire.
- The house was surrounded by open space. The house was not surrounded by trees or other vegetation, which can provide fuel for fires.
- The house was well-maintained. The owners of the house had taken steps to mitigate the risk of fire, such as clearing away dead leaves and debris from the roof and gutters.
- The fire was not very strong in that area. The fire that swept through Maui was very destructive, but it was not as strong in the area where the red-roofed house was located.
It is also possible that a combination of these factors contributed to the house surviving the fire.
The owners of the house, Dora Atwater Millikin and her husband Dudley Long Millikin III, were not home when the fire started. They were in Massachusetts visiting family. When they heard the news about the fire, they were shocked to learn that their house had been spared.
The Millikins said that they are not sure exactly what saved their house, but they believe that the metal roof and the open space around the house played a role. They also said that they had taken steps to mitigate the risk of fire, such as clearing away dead leaves and debris from the roof and gutters.
The Millikins said that they are grateful that their house survived the fire, and they plan to offer it up to neighbors who have lost their homes.
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