Hawaii was besieged by fires, at least six dead. Fleeing tourists and residents

At least six were killed and thousands displaced. The fires ravaged the American archipelago in Hawaii, affecting mainly the island of Maui. Fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, which swept across the Pacific Ocean, fires destroyed businesses and homes. Some citizens jumped into the sea to escape the flames.

The resort town of Lahaina on Maui’s west coast was hit hardest and was largely destroyed by the flames. “This is a very sad day,” Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said while confirming the victims to the press. said.

Fires on Maui source X @KanekoaTheGreat

The wind has knocked down many utility poles and communication is difficult. This greatly complicates the task of the emergency services: in some parts of the island even the 911 emergency service does not work.

According to Maui County, more than 2,100 people have been taken to emergency centers and nearly two thousand tourists await evacuation at Kahului airport.

The National Guard was mobilized, and US President Joe Biden announced the mobilization of “all available federal resources” in the archipelago to fight the fires.

Biden tweeted about Maui fires

Source: Today IT

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