Dozens of bodies have been found after locals describe the frightening speed at which the fire moved through the town with hardly any warning
1:20Wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 67 people - the deadliest natural disaster since it became a US state in 1959.
Search teams are continuing to scour the ruins of Lahaina - a town on Maui island - with the help of cadaver dogs. Governor Josh Green has warned the number of fatalities will continue to rise, with deaths now surpassing the 61 people who died in a 1960 tsunami.Thousands have been left homeless and about 1,000 buildings destroyed by the fire, withThe latest figures suggest the fire in Lahaina is now 85% contained, but one in Upcountry Maui is only 50% contained.
It comes as investigators try to determine what caused it to sweep through Lahaina at such terrifying speed, decimating the resort with little warning.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Photos Show Devastation In Maui After Hawaii Wildfires Kill At Least 36Residents of the popular town of Lahaina described the aftermath of the fires as a 'war zone.'
Read more »
'Heartbreaking day': At least 55 dead after wildfires hit HawaiiAt least 55 people have died after fires broke out in Hawaii and devastated a popular tourist destination, with the state's governor warning the death toll will continue to rise.
Read more »
Why the fires in Hawaii have been so badAt least 55 deaths have been confirmed and the damage to Lahaina, a town of around 13,000 people, looks well nigh irreparable
Read more »
Matty Healy and The 1975 'safe' from wildfires amid Hawaii tripMatty Healy has confirmed that he's safe from the wildfires ravaging Maui amid a trip to Hawaii this week.
Read more »
Hawaii wildfires: Joe Biden declares 'major disaster' - as mass evacuations under way'These fires have been horrific. What went wrong?' - jonathansamuels 'Over the past few decades wildfires have been increasing in Haiwaii due to changing climate,' explains Elizabeth Pickett from HawaiiWildfire Listen in full 👇 More on the story:
Read more »