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10 August 2023
Front street in Lahaina, Maui is absolutely demolished after wildfires take out the popular tourist destination.
Crazy to think that I was walking down this street just one month ago.
– Hawaii Gov. Josh Green confirms most of the town is destroyed.
– At least 6 people have been… pic.twitter.com/oSAXJve645— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 9, 2023
… confirmed dead.
– Coast Guard has rescued over a dozen people who were forced to jump into the ocean to avoid the fires.
– Historic buildings demolished.
– The fire spread due to strong winds from Hurricane Dora.
I am so sorry to hear about the news from Maui, and grateful you are OK. With lots of Love, Ruby