The island of Maui, located in the state of hawaii, is suffering one of its worst tragedies in recent times. The forest fires that have originated throughout this week They have become uncontrollable largely due to the strong gusts of wind caused by the Hurricane Dora.
Local authorities are being forced to cut dozens of roads, unable to extinguish the flames that have already reached to many houses. “It is definitely one of the most challenging days for our island given that there are multiple fires, multiple bowel movements in the different areas of the district”, assured the spokesperson for the Maui County, Mahina Martin.
The scenes left behind by these fires are overwhelming. one of the populations most affected is Lahaina, where some of the locals have been forced to search shelter from flames and smoke at sea. The Coast Guard has conducted numerous rescues on the coasts of the town.
According to the Associated Press, firefighters have been hampered by the strong winds, they have done impossible to provide air support for their efforts to contain the flames.”
