Coverage dated August 8, 2023

People flee into ocean as wildfire burns buildings in Hawaii's historic Lahaina town

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Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned buildings in historic Lahaina town and forced evacuations.

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  1. Wyoming Public Media

    Wildfires across Hawaii burn homes, spurring evacuations and an emergency declaration (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, passing to the south of the island chain, was partly to blame for gusts that knocked out power, rattled homes and grounded firefighting helicopters.

  2. NBC Chicago

    People flee into ocean as wildfire burns buildings in Hawaii's historic Lahaina town (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned buildings in historic Lahaina town and forced evacuations.

  3. France 24

    Wind-whipped Hawaii wildfires force evacuations, water rescues (opens France 24)

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    Wildfires whipped by hurricane winds triggered evacuations in parts of Hawaii on Wednesday with the Coast Guard rescuing some residents forced into the ocean to escape the smoke and flames, officials…

  4. Herald & Review

    People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfires that are burning a popular Maui tourist town (opens Herald & Review)

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    Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.

  5. Forbes

    Hurricane Winds Drive Wildfires In Maui As Hawaii Declares State Of Emergency (opens Forbes)

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    Acting Hawaii Gov. Sylvia Luke has declared a state of emergency as wildfires in Maui and counties across the state force rescues and evacuations, burn businesses and ...

  6. France 24

    Hawaii wildfires force evacuations, water rescues (opens France 24)

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    Wildfires whipped by hurricane winds triggered evacuations in parts of Hawaii early Wednesday with some residents forced into the ocean to escape the smoke and flames, officials said.

  7. NBC New York

    People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfires burning popular Maui tourist town (opens NBC New York)

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    Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean. The U.S.

  8. MyNorthwest

    Hawaii wildfires burn homes, prompt evacuations while strong winds hamper fire crews (opens MyNorthwest)

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    HONOLULU (AP) — Several Hawaii communities were forced to evacuate from wildfires that destroyed at least two homes as of Tuesday as a dry season mixed

  9. WSVN Miami

    ‘It’s apocalyptic’: People jump into the ocean to flee Maui wildfires as patients overwhelm hospitals and 911 gets cut off - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — The wildfires raging out of control in Maui are so catastrophic, some residents are hurling themselves into the ocean to escape the flames.Even emergency

  10. CNN

    "Some loss of life is expected" from wildfires, Hawaii governor says (opens CNN)

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    Evacuations are underway across Hawaii's Big Island and Maui as winds associated with Hurricane Dora are fanning wildfires. Follow the latest news here.

  11. The Garden Island

    Hawai‘i wildfires burn homes and force evacuations (opens The Garden Island)

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    HONOLULU — Wildfires in Hawai‘i fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines.

  12. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burning (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.

  13. The Guardian

    Hawaii wildfires force evacuations and ocean rescues as people flee into water (opens The Guardian)

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    Fire was widespread in Lahaina, including area popular with tourists, and traffic was very heavy as people tried to evacuate

  14. New York Post

    Thousands flee as hurricane-fueled wildfires rip through Hawaiian islands (opens New York Post)

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    Thousands were forced to flee their homes on Maui as fire engulfed large swaths of the Hawaiian island on Wednesday — with winds from Hurricane Dora fanning the flames, officials said.

  15. New York Times

    Hurricane Dora’s High Winds Fuel Wildfires in Hawaii (opens New York Times)

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    The Category 4 storm was well south of the islands, but its winds fanned wildfires that damaged structures and prompted evacuations.

  16. KRDO

    ‘It’s apocalyptic’: People jump into the ocean to flee Maui wildfires as patients overwhelm hospitals and 911 gets cut off (opens KRDO)

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    By Holly Yan, Amanda Jackson, Jamiel Lynch and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The wildfires raging out of control in Maui are so catastrophic, some residents are hurling themselves into the ocean to escape the flames.

  17. Newsweek

    Hawaii wildfire update: Map shows where fire on Maui is spreading (opens Newsweek)

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    Wind gusts amplified by Hurricane Dora have caused agencies to warn residents about staying off roadways and out of water, and have led to evacuations.

  18. The Garden Island

    People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfire destroying historic Maui tourist town (opens The Garden Island)

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    KAHULUI, Hawaii — A wildfire tore through the heart of Maui on Wednesday with alarming speed and ferocity, destroying homes and businesses in a historic tourist town and forcing panicked residents to jump into the ocean to flee the flames.

  19. Al Jazeera

    Wildfires force evacuations on Hawaii’s Maui as strong winds fan flames (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US Coast Guard says it rescued a dozen people who fled into the ocean to escape fire and smoky conditions in West Maui.

  20. Los Angeles Times

    Wind-whipped wildfires in Hawaii burn homes and force evacuations (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds have burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities.

  21. People

    People Jump Into Ocean to Escape Flames as Raging Wildfires Burn in Hawaii: ‘It’s Apocalyptic’ (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Strong winds and low humidity are fueling Hawaii brush fires that have destroyed much of a historic town in Maui and sent residents fleeing into the ocean to escape the flames and smoke

  22. Gizmodo

    Massive Wildfires Engulf Maui Fueled by Hurricane Dora's Winds (opens Gizmodo)

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    14,000 homes and businesses on the Hawaiian island are currently without power, and emergency services are scrambling to help displaced and injured residents.

  23. NBC News

    Hawaiians rescued after fleeing to ocean to escape wildfires (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The latest news and live updates on the fires in Lahaina, Maui. The fires were likely brought on by heavy winds from Hurricane Dora.

  24. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Hawaii wildfires burn homes and force evacuations, while strong winds complicate the fight (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines.

  25. The Guardian

    Maui fires live updates: six dead, dozens injured in Hawaii as Hurricane Dora winds drive wildfires (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Dozens pulled from ocean after attempt to escape fires burning on Hawaiian island of Maui, driven by strong winds

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