36 people died, thousands escaped the fire that broke out in Hawaii Thousands of Hawaiians fled their homes in Maui as a wildfire swept acr...
36 people died, thousands escaped the fire that broke out in Hawaii
Thousands of Hawaiians fled their homes in Maui as a wildfire swept across the island, destroying parts of the centuries-old town and killing at least 36 people in one of the deadliest wildfires the United States has ever seen. in recent years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The fire engulfed the island's residents, leaving burned-out cars on the streets of Lahaina, which dates back to the 1700s and was the site of a favorite among tourists in Hawaii.
Firefighters have been trying to control the fire in many places on the island on Wednesday, and the fire even forced some adults and children to escape into the sea.
At least 36 people died, according to a statement from Maui County late Wednesday that said no other information was available. Officials said earlier that the fire destroyed 271 buildings and injured many people.
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. He said that this is a test on the island as it has never been seen before in our lives.
"We are saddened to console each other at this difficult time," he said in a recorded statement. "In the coming days, we will gain strength as 'Kaiaulu,' which means Community in the Hawaiian language, as we rebuild with resilience and Aloha, which means welcome or greeting in the Hawaiian language."
As the fire raged, tourists were advised to stay away from the area.
About 11,000 visitors flew out of Maui on Wednesday, with at least another 1,500 expected to leave on Thursday, according to Ed Sniffen, the state's director of transportation.
Officials prepared the Hawaii Convention Center to accommodate thousands of evacuees.