Much of historic Lahaina town believed destroyed as #wildfire sends people fleeing into water. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/09/coast-guard-joins-brush-fire-response-lahaina-where-crews-continue-battle-wind-whipped-flames/ #Maui #Hawaii
A massive wind-swept wildfire, one of many across two islands, swept through Lahaina town, forcing large-scale evacuations, burning homes and business, and leading to the rescue of a dozen people who fled into the ocean to escape the flames and heavy smoke that destroyed much of historic Font Street.