Steve HermanMuch 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 dozen people rescued who fled into the ocean to escape flames and heavy smoke that destroyed much of historic Front Street in Lahaina on #Maui. https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/08/09/breaking-news/massive-wildfires-devastate-lahaina-wreak-havoc-across-2-islands/ #wildfires #Hawaii
Massive wildfires devastate Lahaina, wreak havoc across 2 islands
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.
Update: At least six dead in fires burning on #Maui. https://www.kitv.com/news/local/at-least-6-dead-in-fires-burning-on-maui-mayor-bissen-confirms/article_4bc333a2-36f4-11ee-9125-1f1e63ac1e1a.html #Hawaii
Update: At least 36 people have died in the Lahaina fire on #Maui in #Hawaii. https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-fires/36-fatalities-involved-in-lahaina-wildfires/
"President Biden spoke by phone with Hawaii Governor Josh Green about the devastating wildfires in Maui. He expressed his deep condolences for the lives lost and vast destruction of land and property. President Biden confirmed he signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii that will deliver additional federal resources and support on top of the actions already underway by FEMA, the National Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard & other federal agencies to support the emergency response." - White House
Here's the #Hawaii disaster declaration from the White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/08/10/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-hawaii-disaster-declaration-3/
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Hawaii Disaster Declaration | The White House
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on August 8, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Maui County. Assistance…
People in #Hawaii affected by #wildfires "desperately needing help now," says President Biden in Salt Lake City, #Utah. #FEMA director is heading there and "is surging disaster personnel on the island."
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