Like a warzone: Hawaii's fleeing tourists tell of escape
Friday, 11 August 2023 Dozens of people perished when a fast-moving fire tore through the historic settlement of Lahaina, destroying hundred of buildings on Maui island. Thousands of locals have been left homeless, and tourists have been urged to leave to free up resources and allow authorities to help those in desperate need.
After the wildfires ripped through Lahaina, the Governor of Hawaii first urged tourists not to travel there for fear that it would hamper their rescue or recovery efforts. Now three weeks later,..