Wildfires are currently wreaking havoc on the western and southern sides of Maui, leading to widespread evacuations, travel advisories, road closures, school shutdowns, and power outages.
These devastating conditions are attributed to Hurricane Dora’s strong winds despite its location over 500 miles south of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
As per recent reports from CNN, at least three active wildfires are burning across Maui. The affected areas include the West Side District (which encompasses residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and resorts) as well as Upcountry—an area where fires have spread across approximately 1,000 acres. Lahaina on the west side has been particularly impacted with businesses along Front Street engulfed by flames.
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