Oprah silent amid Maui wildfires as Hawaii residents beg for her help
![As the residents of Maui awake to another day of destruction caused by a devastating wildfire that has so far claimed 36 lives and left hundreds homeless, many are wondering where the island's richest landowners are - and what they're prepared to do to help. Oprah , Jeff Bezos , Larry Ellison, Clint Eastwood and Steven Tyler are among big names with homes on Maui but none have commented yet on how they intend to help those in need. Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez posted on Instagram that the fires were 'breaking her heart,' but he is yet to offer a statement.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/21/74184015-12394969-As_the_residents_of_Maui_awake_to_another_day_of_destruction_cau-a-35_1691700416226.jpg)
As the residents of Maui awake to another day of destruction caused by a devastating wildfire that has so far claimed 36 lives and left hundreds homeless, many are wondering where the island's richest landowners are - and what they're prepared to do to help. Oprah , Jeff Bezos , Larry Ellison, Clint Eastwood and Steven Tyler are among big names with homes on Maui but none have commented yet on how they intend to help those in need. Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez posted on Instagram that the fires were 'breaking her heart,' but he is yet to offer a statement.
![With a net worth of $162 billion, he is the third richest man in the world. Bezos owns a $78 million property on Maui's southwest shore. A source close to the couple tells DailyMail.com they are 'devastated' by the disaster. 'They have been on the phone with locals and local officials since yesterday. They will be making donations to help the community,' they said. Oprah, worth $2.5billion, owns nearly 2,000 acres of land on Maui and has been living there part-time for 15 years. It's unclear if any of her land was damaged.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/21/74183647-12394969-With_a_net_worth_of_162_billion_he_is_the_third_richest_man_in_t-a-37_1691700416321.jpg)
With a net worth of $162 billion, he is the third richest man in the world. Bezos owns a $78 million property on Maui's southwest shore. A source close to the couple tells DailyMail.com they are 'devastated' by the disaster. 'They have been on the phone with locals and local officials since yesterday. They will be making donations to help the community,' they said. Oprah, worth $2.5billion, owns nearly 2,000 acres of land on Maui and has been living there part-time for 15 years. It's unclear if any of her land was damaged.
![She bought up the most recent parcel - 860 acres - in March this year for $6.6 million. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler also has a home on the island, as does Owen Wilson and Clint Eastwood. Larry Ellison owns 98 percent of the nearby Lanai Island. The Oracle billionaire is yet to offer a public statement on the catastrophe. Mark Zuckerberg, who owns a huge home on the island of Kaua, is yet to speak about the disaster. Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac saw his Lahaina restaurant - Fleetwood's on Front Street - burned to the ground.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/21/74183173-12394969-She_bought_up_the_most_recent_parcel_860_acres_in_March_this_yea-a-36_1691700416315.jpg)
She bought up the most recent parcel - 860 acres - in March this year for $6.6 million. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler also has a home on the island, as does Owen Wilson and Clint Eastwood. Larry Ellison owns 98 percent of the nearby Lanai Island. The Oracle billionaire is yet to offer a public statement on the catastrophe. Mark Zuckerberg, who owns a huge home on the island of Kaua, is yet to speak about the disaster. Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac saw his Lahaina restaurant - Fleetwood's on Front Street - burned to the ground.
![In a statement on social media, Mick 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. 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.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/21/74184229-12394969-In_a_statement_on_social_media_Mick_said_Maui_and_the_Lahaina_co-a-38_1691700416324.jpg)
In a statement on social media, Mick 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. 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.'
![Barack Obama, who grew up in Honolulu and has a home on the Big Island, also released a statement last night with a link to the a local community fundraising effort. 'It’s tough to see some of the images coming out of Hawai’i — a place that’s so special to so many of us. 'Michelle and I are thinking of everyone who has lost a loved one, or whose life has been turned upside down. If you’d like to help, you can do so here,' he said. Jason Momoa, who is from Honolulu, also appealed for help for the island's residents. 'We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and 'ohana on Maui who been impacted by the recent wildfires.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/21/74183557-12394969-Barack_Obama_who_grew_up_in_Honolulu_and_has_a_home_on_the_Big_I-a-39_1691700416325.jpg)
Barack Obama, who grew up in Honolulu and has a home on the Big Island, also released a statement last night with a link to the a local community fundraising effort. 'It’s tough to see some of the images coming out of Hawai’i — a place that’s so special to so many of us. 'Michelle and I are thinking of everyone who has lost a loved one, or whose life has been turned upside down. If you’d like to help, you can do so here,' he said. Jason Momoa, who is from Honolulu, also appealed for help for the island's residents. 'We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and 'ohana on Maui who been impacted by the recent wildfires.'
![Momoa has repeatedly shared links to the fundraising efforts. Bette Midler, who also has a home in Hawaii, tweeted about the ongoing disaster effort. The American Red Cross has is in Hawaii to assist with the recovery that officials say will take 'years.' According to Deadline, celebrity chef Jose Andres - who regularly lends his help in natural disasters - is working on a plan to bring food to many of Maui's locals. The death toll from the fires has now risen to 36, with hundreds still missing and hundreds left homeless. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12393699/Oprah-silent-amid-Maui-fires-desperate-Hawaii-residents-beg-celebrity-billionaires-homes-island-help.html?ito=msngallery](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/21/74183575-12394969-Momoa_has_repeatedly_shared_links_to_the_fundraising_efforts_Bet-a-40_1691700416325.jpg)
Momoa has repeatedly shared links to the fundraising efforts. Bette Midler, who also has a home in Hawaii, tweeted about the ongoing disaster effort. The American Red Cross has is in Hawaii to assist with the recovery that officials say will take 'years.' According to Deadline, celebrity chef Jose Andres - who regularly lends his help in natural disasters - is working on a plan to bring food to many of Maui's locals. The death toll from the fires has now risen to 36, with hundreds still missing and hundreds left homeless. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12393699/Oprah-silent-amid-Maui-fires-desperate-Hawaii-residents-beg-celebrity-billionaires-homes-island-help.html?ito=msngallery
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