Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2023.

A striking red-roofed house in Maui has become a viral sensation for its miraculous survival amidst the raging wildfires, prompting the owner to shed light on the subtle yet critical details that she believes played a role in its unscathed state while the neighborhood turned to ashes.

Breathtaking aerial images of the untouched property spread like wildfire last week, giving rise to some wild conspiracy theories that suggested the local devastation was the result of a targeted space laser attack.

However, Dora Atwater Millikin, the homeowner, attributes the home’s survival to a series of routine changes made during a recent renovation, none of which were intended to protect against such a catastrophic event.