More than 1,100 acres have burned in Olinda and Kula in fires that started on Tuesday
housands of residents have been displaced after fires on Maui and the Big Island have devastated homes and businesses, killing at least 36 people and pushing some residents to jump into the ocean to escape the flames. by the County of Maui says that three fires remain active in Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry. No other information about fatalities is available at the time, though officials said the death count of at least 36 would likely increase.
, according to an update by the. Search and rescue efforts continued Thursday as residents struggle to contact family and friends due to the loss of power and limited cell service. Transportation around the island is limited, as officials mass evacuate tourists from the area on buses and prohibit non-residents from entering communities like Kahakuloa. SomeOn Thursday, President Joe Biden approved afor the state of Hawaii and sent federal aid and funding for residents of Maui County. He also said people who'd lost a loved one or whose homes had been destroyed would get help"immediately.
Lahaina, a historic town that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, has been destroyed by the fire. Residents that heralded the town as a place with strong Native Hawaiian roots and history are mourning the loss of historic landmarks, as reports indicate that“We are grieving with each other during this inconsolable time,” said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. “In the days ahead, we will be stronger as a ‘kaiaulu,’ or community, as we rebuild with resilience and aloha.
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