Maui Under Attack

Wildfires have devastated the island and forced locals and tourists to seek shelter in the ocean

At least 36 people have been killed in catastrophic wildfires that are raging across the Hawaiian island of Maui. Much of Lahaina, a tourist and economic hub of 9,000 people, has been destroyed and hundreds of families have been displaced.

More than 270 structures have been impacted, including several historical sites that date back to the 1800s. Locals and visitors are struggling to leave as power and communication services have been knocked out in parts of the island. One resident described the scene as "apocalyptic" while another said it looks like "something out of a horror movie." Most of the fires on Maui — fueled in part by violent winds from Hurricane Dora churning around 800 miles away — have not yet been contained.

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