Hawaiian Catholic Church Maria Lanakila is still standing as fires rip across the island of Maui, which has killed dozens of people, authorities say.
Hawaii joint information center spokesperson Cindy McMillan on the damages and current efforts to keep citizens safe and put out wildfires.The fire on Maui has killed at least 93 people as of Sunday afternoon, destroying businesses and homes. The historic Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, however, appears to be relatively untouched by the destruction, according to photos and social media posts.
Parts of the island have turned to ash and photos show charred palm trees next to the historic church, which was built in 1846. Maria Lanakila Catholic Church on Waine street is seen untouched in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 93 people, authorities said, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina.
This photo provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources shows burnt areas in Lahaina on the Maui island, Hawaii, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, following a wildfire.
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