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Maui experienced “a very active fire season” in 2019, Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro told The Maui News in December that year. Throughout the year, 25,000 acres burned, according to The Maui News, compared to the 3,900 burned acres in 2018.
Winfrey shared on X that she had opened her private road to help citizens evacuate on July 12, 2019.
“Access to the road was given to county officials immediately. This was many hours ago. Hoping for the safety of all,” she wrote.
The official account of the governor of Hawaii reposted her message on X, writing, “A big mahalo to @Oprah for giving @mauicounty access to your private road for use to assist in the #Mauifire.”
In July 2025, there was some confusion regarding her private road when a tsunami warning was issued after an earthquake off the coast of Russia. Her spokesperson told People that she was in contact with authorities immediately to open her road for any evacuees.
“As soon as we heard the tsunami warnings, we contacted local law enforcement and FEMA to ensure the road was opened. Any other reports are otherwise false,” the spokesperson said.
A local police bulletin also said Winfrey’s road is open.
“The road will remain open as long as necessary,” said Winfrey’s rep.
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