Death toll on Hawaii's Maui reaches 53 with warnings it could rise further

The governor said the resort town Lahaina had been 'burned down' adding: 'We are heartsick'.

of Maui has risen to 53, officials say, while warning that it will likely increase again.

“Lahaina, with a few rare exceptions, has been burned down,” Hawaii Governor Josh Green told The Associated Press.He said the death toll will likely rise as search and rescue operations continue, and officials expect it will become the state’s deadliest natural disaster since a 1961 tsunami killed 61 people on the Big Island.

The search and rescue operation is still underway, with emergency workers now reaching parts of the island that had been inaccessible due to three ongoing fires. Tourists have been advised to stay away from the island, with 11,000 already flying out of Maui earlier this week.

Nous avons résumé cette actualité afin que vous puissiez la lire rapidement. Si l'actualité vous intéresse, vous pouvez lire le texte intégral ici. Lire la suite:

i newspaper /  🏆 8. in UK

Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités

Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.

Hawaii wildfires: At least six people dead after flames destroy large parts of town in MauiThe mayor of Lahaina said the main focus of the authorities is to 'save lives' as wildfires continue to sweep through the town, which was a popular shopping and dining area.
Lire la suite »

Hawaii wildfires: Six deaths confirmed as blazes engulf MauiPeople have jumped into the sea to escape flames from wildfires being fuelled by hurricane winds.
Lire la suite »

Hawaii wildfires: At least 36 people dead after flames destroy large parts of town in MauiThe mayor of Lahaina says the main focus of the authorities is to 'save lives' as wildfires continue to sweep through the town, which was a popular shopping and dining area.
Lire la suite »

Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as flames tear through Maui islandThousands of people have evacuated their homes and a state of emergency has been declared.
Lire la suite »

Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as flames sweep through MauiThousands of people have evacuated their homes and a state of emergency has been declared.
Lire la suite »