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Coverage dated August 8, 2023 to August 9, 2023

Planning to visit Hawaii? Here's what to know about fires on Maui and Big Island

Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh

Devastating wildfires in the Hawaiian Islands have many travelers in limbo as they struggle to leave the especially hard-hit island of Maui or reschedule imminent travel plans.

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  1. Newsweek

    Is it safe to travel to Maui? Hawaii wildfires' impact on flights, airports (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Wildfires blazed throughout the island on Wednesday.

  2. CNN

    What to know about Hawaii travel right now (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The latest on traveling to Maui, how hotels and vacation rentals have been affected by the fires, and more travel guidance.

  3. New York Times

    Planning to Visit Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.

  4. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Planning to visit Hawaii? Here's what to know about fires on Maui and Big Island (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Devastating wildfires in the Hawaiian Islands have many travelers in limbo as they struggle to leave the especially hard-hit island of Maui or reschedule imminent travel plans.

  5. Washington Post

    Advice | Traveling to Hawaii? What to know about Maui wildfires. (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    What to know about canceling hotels and flights as officials warn against nonessential travel as devastating wildfires rage.

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    As deadly wildfires blaze, what’s the plan for hopeful Hawaii tourists right now? (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have tourists wondering what they should do about upcoming vacations and trips. A travel agent has some answers.

  7. Forbes

    What To Know If You’re Visiting Hawaii As Wildfires Rage On (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Nonessential travel to Maui is being strongly discouraged by officials, though travel to the Big Island is still allowed.

  8. WMUR

    As devastating wildfires burn in Hawaii, here's how travel is being impacted (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    How are travelers getting out of Maui? What about future travel plans to Maui? Here's what officials and travel advisors have to say.

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