Wildfires have devastated components of the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at the least six individuals, damaging or destroying over 270 buildings and decreasing most of a historic city to ash.
County of Maui Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. mentioned Wednesday that the variety of fatalities may rise. At least two dozen individuals had been injured by the fires. Bissen additionally mentioned dozens have been evacuated.
MAP:Maui wildfires burning in Lahaina and upcountry
County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin says the hearth was widespread within the historic vacationer neighborhood of Lahaina, together with on Front Street, a preferred procuring and eating space.
Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke is discouraging vacationers from coming to Maui, saying that proper now, it’s “not a safe place to be.”
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