The death toll from the fires in Hawaii has risen to 55; tourists stuck in the area
- August 11, 2023
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At least 55 people have died in an active wildfire in Hawaii. especially to the city of Lahaina, located on the island of Maui, and the number is
At least 55 people have died in an active wildfire in Hawaii. especially to the city of Lahaina, located on the island of Maui, and the number is expected to continue to rise, according to authorities.
“As firefighting efforts continue, an additional 17 deaths have been confirmed as a result of the active fire in Lahaina,” Maui County said on its website on August 10, albeit in the afternoon.
The office explained that The fire that devastated Lahaina was 80 percent under controlwhile the fire at Pulehu in the Kihei region was 70 percent under control and the containment of the outbreak in the Upcountry region is still being assessed by firefighters.
At a press conference following the announcement, authorities warned that it was likely the “biggest natural disaster” in Hawaiian history.
Photo: Reuters
“It will take billions of dollars” to restore everything that was devastated by the flames, warned the state’s Democrat Gov. Josh Green.
In this sense, Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier stated at the same press conference that the death toll is rising and that the final figure will be “tragic and horrific”.
Those responsible explained that at the moment it is impossible to know how many people are missing, because in many places there is no electricity, internet or radio communication.
Greene explained that it could be months before power is restored to some of the areas hardest hit by the fire.
The first official count of deaths was released on the afternoon of August 9: 36 people died and 14 people were rescued by the Coast Guard after dozens escaped the fire by jumping into the sea.
Photo: EFE
Tourists stranded in Hawaii due to wildfire
According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, 14,500 people are expected to leave the island, in addition to the 14,000 already evacuated to Maui.
Tourists evacuated due to forest fire they spent the night at the airport and are waiting for a flight to leave the island of Maui at Kahului Airport in Hawaii, this Friday, August 11th.
Airlines are offering flights at discounted prices to ease departures as new flights from this tourist island wind down.
(According to EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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