![]() ![]() “These fires are absolutely devastating, and we will not know the full extent of the damage for a while. As many as 30 power lines were blown over and may have contributed to the blazes. ![]() But fires continued to burn out of control in Lahaina, Kula and Kihei under high winds, dry foliage and low humidity. The Hawaii island fires were contained, all roads reopened and shelters closed by Wednesday night. > Disaster could be lasting setback for economy > Lahaina’s historic and cultural treasures go up in smoke > Biden issues presidential disaster declaration for Maui, Big Island after destructive fires ![]() confirmed last night that the death toll stood at 36. At least three wildfires on Maui and three on Hawaii island were fueled by winds generated by Hurricane Dora as it passed to the south of Hawaii on Tuesday. Officials fear the death toll and casualties will rise, but preliminary reports were that the fire that tore through Maui claimed at least 36 lives, wounded nearly 30, forced some at Lahaina Harbor into the ocean to escape flames, and destroyed or damaged at least 271 structures on the Valley Isle. Devastating wildfires on Maui were still raging Wednesday night, making the assessment of damage, deaths and casualties difficult as thousands of residents lost homes, visitors were asked to leave the island, and historic Lahaina - the Hawaiian kingdom’s original seat of power and home to King Kamehameha’s palace - lay in ruins. ![]()
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