Thursday, August 10, 2023

At Least 36 People Killed as Fire Devastates Lahaina Town in Hawaii

THE GUARDIAN: Wildfires fanned by Hurricane Dora destroy businesses and leave dozens more people injured, officials say

At least 36 people have died in the Lahaina fire in Hawaii, local authorities have said, adding that the fire remained active.

Wildfires, fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, have destroyed businesses in the historic town of Lahaina and left dozens more people injured. There have been 13 evacuations for three fires. (With videos) » | Oliver Holmes and agencies | Thursday, August 10, 2023

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Les incendies à Hawaï ont fait au moins 36 morts, la ville de Lahaina en grande partie détruite : Les feux ont été alimentés par de forts vents, exacerbés par l’ouragan Dora. Certaines personnes ont été obligées de se jeter dans l’océan Pacifique pour échapper à la fumée et aux incendies. »

Mindestens 36 Tote bei Bränden auf Maui: Starke Wald- und Buschbrände haben Teile der Insel Maui zerstört. Behördenangaben zufolge sind 36 Menschen gestorben. Bisher seien die Brände noch nicht unter Kontrolle. »

‘Like a bomb went off’: Maui wildfires decimate historic town of Lahaina: Flames fanned by Hurricane Dora leap above buildings, leaving residents grappling with loss of life and homes »