Firefighters are making progress in putting out wildfires on Maui Island. which killed 80 people and destroyed the entire city $5.5 billion in damage
Foreign news agencies reported that The number of deaths from wildfires on the island of Maui. Hawaii’s second-largest island had risen to 80 bodies on Saturday, August 12, 2023, but officials still do not know how many are left missing. After the flames started blazing earlier this week and burnt down residential areas in the west of the island.
Firefighters have made progress in containing three of the largest wildfires on the island of Maui. Lahaina fires were 85 percent contained by Friday afternoon local time. While controlling the Pulehu forest fire Kihei area which is 80% further east, and the third fire in rural central Maui Island. 50% control
However, officials warned that Although the extinguishing progress has been made, all 3 forest fires are still burning. And there is a risk that they could erupt again at any time.
Lahaina residents which was severely damaged by forest fires allowed to return to the city
Meanwhile, Maui County Police decided to open the highway. Honoa Piillani Then about 6:00 a.m. Saturday after the sudden road closure on Friday. Causing the residents of Lahaina who are returning to the city to inspect the damage of their own homes. having to sleep in a car that stretches for miles
Lahaina, with a population of about 13,000, is the historic city of Hawaii. and popular tourist attractions But the blaze has destroyed more than 2,000 homes and businesses, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials estimate that the city will need at least $5.52 billion to rebuild.
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2023-08-12 17:59:00
