(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- WBBM Newsradio has been following the story of a Chicago man who moved to Lahaina a few weeks ago to care for his elderly parents – right before the deadly wildfires tore through much of the historic community.
Former Andersonville resident Conor Bezane found work at the Episcopal church in Lahaina.
"Holy Innocents Church has been in Lahaina since 1862, and it was burned to the ground,” he said Wednesday.
Bezane says he's concerned about the future of the church and its ability to carry on the congregation’s mission.
"I think we're planning a prayer service. Not sure exactly where it's going to be held yet, probably in a park somewhere,” he said.
One of the church programs is providing for the homeless. Now, the number of homeless has increased exponentially.
Bezane and his parents live a few miles from the fire zone. Among the hardships he discussed previously were a lack of electricity and a threat to water service.
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He said they temporarily left their home and are staying, for now, about a 45-minute drive south of Lahaina.
"People are playing pickleball outside where I'm staying,” Bezane said. “So, that gives you a sense of how different it is to be in Lahaina, as opposed to other parts of the island."
Bezane says he and his parents are hoping to go back home in a week.
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