![]() ![]() Government officials and airlines say they are working to help fly passengers off the island. Luke said internet and cell phone service are down on parts of the island, making it hard for people to check in with their loved ones or call for help.Īnd while the Big Island and Maui County have shelters, she says they are crowded with evacuees and have also been forced to close down and reopen in new locations to avoid the fire's path. "And we're so heartbroken to see this happen before our eyes." "It just looked like the whole town went. Luke got a glimpse of the destroyed homes and businesses firsthand while taking a Coast Guard flight over the area. The historic town of Lahaina - a popular tourist destination and economic hub - has been especially hard-hit. The Picture Show Photos: 'Whole town went and dissolved into ashes,' Hawaii lieutenant governor says And the Upcountry fire, officials said, had an undetermined containment percentage. The Pulehu fire was 70% contained this morning after overnight crews used heavy equipment to create firebreaks. In Lahaina, they said, the fire was 80% contained as of this morning. He said people still needed to stay out of the burn areas because it was still very dangerous, with falling telephone poles and other safety hazards.Įarlier on Thursday, Maui County officials provided more details on the three different active fires in the area: the Lahaina, Pulehu, and Upcountry fires. Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura said there were still active fires, and with the current weather pattern, potential for rapid fire behavior. ![]() When asked for specific numbers on how many structures had been burned, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said: "I'm telling you, none of it's there. They said that power, water, and internet continued to be down there. Officials painted a picture of absolute devastation in the historic town of Lahaina. He called on people around the state to take in displaced residents from west Maui if they had the room to accommodate them. ![]() Green said many hundreds of homes were destroyed and that thousands of people would need to find places to stay. The Picture Show Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui ![]()
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