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Wildfires in Hawaii, fueled by strong winds from a passing hurricane, have led to evacuations, power outages, and the destruction of structures in Lahaina Town. Multiple evacuation orders are in place, and it is still unclear how many people have been affected. The Hawaii National Guard has been activated to assist emergency crews. Burn victims have been flown to Oahu for treatment due to overwhelmed hospitals on Maui. All roads to Lahaina Town have been closed, and nearly 2,000 people are stuck at the Maui airport. Several schools are closed, and residents have been forced to flee their homes. N’dea Yancey-Bragg reported
Wildfires in Hawaii, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, have resulted in hundreds of evacuations, power outages, and structural damage in Lahaina Town. The fires are affecting three areas of the island: Lahaina, Kula, and Kihei. Multiple structures have burned, and evacuation orders are in place. The Hawaii National Guard has been activated to assist with traffic control. Burn victims have been transported to hospitals on the island of Oahu, as Maui’s hospitals are overwhelmed. All roads to Lahaina Town have been closed, and the town’s historic district is at risk. Nearly 2,000 people are stranded at the Maui airport, and many highways remain closed. Ten schools have been closed, and one is being used as an evacuation shelter. The Coast Guard has rescued people escaping the fires by entering the ocean. Thousands of residents are without power, and 911 service is unavailable in West Maui. The fires have been exacerbated by strong winds, making it difficult for firefighters to control the spread. The high wind warning and red flag warning for dangerous fire weather are expected to remain in effect..
