At least 6 killed in wildfires that devasted parts of Hawaiian island

Home World At least 6 killed in wildfires that devasted parts of Hawaiian island 10-08-2023 09:36 AM Ammon News - A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island of Maui in darkness Wednesday, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames. At least six people died, dozens were wounded and 271 structures were damaged or destroyed. The fires continued to burn Wednesday afternoon, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora as it passed well south of the Hawaiian islands. Officials feared the death toll could rise. “This is a deeply somber day,” Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said. “The gravity of losing any life is tragic. As we grieve with their families, we offer prayers for comfort in this inconsolable time.” Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke said the flames “wiped out communities,” and urged travelers to stay away. Maui officials urged visitors to leave Lahaina, and the island was organizing a “mass bus evacuation” Wednesday afternoon to take people directly to the airport, according to an update from the county. West Maui remained without cell or landline phone service or electricity, the county said. AP

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At least 6 killed in wildfires that devasted parts of Hawaiian island

10-08-2023 09:36 AM

Ammon News - A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island of Maui in darkness Wednesday, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames. At least six people died, dozens were wounded and 271 structures were damaged or destroyed.

The fires continued to burn Wednesday afternoon, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora as it passed well south of the Hawaiian islands. Officials feared the death toll could rise.

“This is a deeply somber day,” Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said. “The gravity of losing any life is tragic. As we grieve with their families, we offer prayers for comfort in this inconsolable time.”

Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke said the flames “wiped out communities,” and urged travelers to stay away.

Maui officials urged visitors to leave Lahaina, and the island was organizing a “mass bus evacuation” Wednesday afternoon to take people directly to the airport, according to an update from the county.

West Maui remained without cell or landline phone service or electricity, the county said.

AP

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