We're getting our first aerial look at the damage to the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina as a wildfire rips through the area -- and it's absolutely heartbreaking.
Wind-whipped wildfires raced through parts of Hawaii on Wednesday, destroying homes and businesses in the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, injuring several people, forcing evacuations and leading some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where they were rescued by the Coast Guard.shows the destruction in the beloved town.
Fire was widespread in Lahaina Town, including on Front Street, a shopping and dining area that is popular with tourists, County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said by phone early Wednesday.
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Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burningWildfires in Hawaii, fueled by strong winds, have caused extensive damage in areas including historic Lahaina town. Evacuations have been carried out and schools have been closed in several communities. Rescuers have saved a dozen people who were forced to jump into the ocean to escape the smoke and flames. A drone video shows the intense wall of flames in Kihei.
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Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burningWildfires in Hawaii, fueled by strong winds, have caused extensive damage in areas including historic Lahaina town. Evacuations have been carried out and schools have been closed in several communities. Rescuers have saved a dozen people who were forced to jump into the ocean to escape the smoke and flames. A drone video shows the intense wall of flames in Kihei.
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People flee into ocean as wildfire burns buildings in Hawaii's historic Lahaina townWildfires in Hawaii's historic Lahaina town burn buildings and force evacuations as strong winds fan the flames. Multiple roads in Lahaina are closed with a warning to avoid the area.
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