The wildfires in Hawaii are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in more than a century. Here’s how you can help.
At least 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed in West Maui, Gov. Josh Green said, of which 86% were residential. Across the island, he added, the damage was estimated at close to $6 billion. He said it would take"an incredible amount of time" to recover."
The tourism destination of Lahaina has been devastated by the wildfires, including the heart of downtown, where nearly every building was flattened. The wildfires are the state's deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1961 tsunami that killed 61 people.
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