New footage shows the aftermath of fires in Lahaina. Only one home remained in the neighborhood after the blaze, according to the photographer, leaving parts of the community scorched.
The fires crept up on residents and tourists of the Hawaii island of Maui on Aug. 8, as a perfect storm of strong winds and dry conditions left Maui vulnerable to what state officials say has become the deadliest natural disaster in the state's history.Monday, Aug. 7: Maui faces high winds
Maui has been in a drought, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, which also created the perfect storm for the incoming blazes.: Just after midnight, a brush fire was reported in the Kula area in the central part of Maui, according to officials. This would become the Upcountry Maui wildfire.: In the early morning hours, around 6:30 a.m.
An aerial view shows damage along the coast of Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 9, 2023.An aerial image shows destroyed homes and buildings burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2023.West Maui is without power and has no landline or cellphone service.Firefighting crews are continuing to battle the Lahaina, as well as fires in the Pulehu/Kīhei and Upcountry areas.
The Pulehu fire was reported to be 70% contained, "after heavy equipment was used to create firebreaks through the night," according to Maui officials.Officials announced the death toll had risen to 55 people.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesOfficials announced the Lahaina fire is 85% contained, the Pulehu/Kihei fire is 80% contained and the Upcountry Maui fire is 50% contained.A Kaʻanapali fire reported above Puʻukoliʻi at 6:10 p.m. was reported to be 100% contained before 8:30 p.m.
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