At least 36 people were dead and 271 buildings destroyed as wildfires fueled by high winds ripped through the island of Maui in Hawaii on Aug. 9, 2023.
At Least 36 Dead as Wildfires Rip Through Maui

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Smoke rises from a wildfire near Pukalani, Hawaii, Aug. 9, 2023.

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An aerial view as smoke rises from burnt areas amidst wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, U.S., August 9, 2023, in this screenshot taken from a social media video. (Vince Carter/via Reuters)

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An aerial view shows damage along the coast of Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 9, 2023 this screen grab obtained from social media video. (Richard Olsten/Air Maui Helicopters/via Reuters)