At least 6 dead from raging Hawaiian wildfires boosted by Hurricane Dora, high pressure

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At least 6 dead from raging Hawaiian wildfires boosted by Hurricane Dora, high pressure
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BREAKING: At least 6 people dead as wildfires rage on in Hawaii, boosted by Hurricane Dora

to the south of the islands and a strong ridge of high pressure to the north fuel dangerous wildfires.gusts of more than 70 mph helped spread the flames. One of the larger fires burning on the northern part of the Big Island charred more than 1,800 acres.

As the wildfires continue, visitors with current and planned lodging at West Maui hotels may need other accommodations, Luke said Wednesday as she issued an emergency proclamation to extend the state of emergency to all counties, discourage non-essential air travel to Maui, and order all affected state agencies to assist with the evacuation.

The intersection at Hokiokio Place and Lahaina Bypass is seen Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023, as wildfires burn in Maui County, Hawaii. This not a safe place to be on certain parts of Maui. We have shelters that are overrun. We have resources that are being taxed," Maui officials said.

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