Wildfires on Maui

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The wild fires around the world seem to be continuing, now its Hawaii.



https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66451821

[b]"Six people have died and more have been injured by wildfires sweeping the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say.[/b]

Thousands are without power or cell phone service due to fires that are being fuelled by winds from a nearby hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.
Several blazes are also burning on the Big Island, also known as Hawaii island, a neighbouring island to Maui.

Officials say search and rescue efforts are still ongoing. But they warn that the death toll may rise.
Authorities have evacuated neighbourhoods, closed roads, and opened shelters to host thousands of evacuees.
An emergency order has been signed discouraging people from coming to Maui, which is a popular tourist destination.

There were also at least 20 injuries, including a firefighter who suffered smoke inhalation. Three patients are in critical condition.

He warned the total number of fatalities could rise as emergency responders conduct search and rescue operations as well as evacuations.

That fire is one of several in Hawaii fuelled by strong winds by Hurricane Dora hundreds of miles offshore, low humidity and dry air, according to the National Weather Service's Honolulu office.

Local officials have said that the winds have complicated efforts to use helicopters for firefighting operations."