At least 36 people were killed after fires broke out in Hawaii’s Maui County, officials
said on Wednesday, August 9.The fast-moving blazes, worsened by winds from Hurricane Dora, ripped through the town of Lahaina
on Tuesday, destroying homes and other structures.Aerial footage shows the “devastation” of Kihei and Lahaina, which Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke said was “incredibly sobering and heartbreaking” to see.“My heart hurts for the lives lost and the loved ones they leave behind,” she said on
Facebook. “We are working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of every person affected. While our beloved Lahaina is forever changed, the love and aloha of the community is steadfast.” Credit: Lieutenant Gov Sylvia Luke via Storyful