Maui fires latest news: Hawaii wildfires, Hurricane Dora, Lahaina evacuation

Here’s the latest from Maui as emergency response teams battle to respond to the wildfires engulfing the region. The fires have triggered explosions, power lines are down, and homes and buildings are being destroyed. 

Hawaii’s acting governor has issued an Emergency Proclamation as people are still being evacuated from the island. Alerts and updates can be found on the Maui County website. Currently, there is a Red Flag Warning in place for “critical fire weather conditions”.

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