The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2023.
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Wildfires in Hawaii have devastated the historic city of Lahaina, which once served as the capital of the islands during their time as an independent kingdom.
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz, while surveying the damage, expressed that the city has been “reduced to ashes.” Although the fire in Lahaina is currently 80% contained, an active fire still remains, and the city is without power.
The fires have claimed the lives of at least 67 people, as search, rescue, and recovery efforts are ongoing. Governor Josh Green reported that hundreds of homes have been destroyed, leaving thousands of individuals without shelter.
Lahaina holds immense cultural significance for Hawaiians, as it was established as the royal residence of King Kamehameha I in the early 19th century.
“It is truly heart-wrenching. The road to recovery will be lengthy, but we are dedicated to supporting these families and communities,” Schatz shared on social media.
Wildfire devastation is visible outside the city of Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 10, 2023.
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An aerial image captured on Aug. 10, 2023, displays destroyed homes and buildings that have been reduced to ashes in Lahaina, following the wildfires that swept through western Maui, Hawaii.
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An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023, depicts a person walking past destroyed buildings that have been ravaged by the wildfires in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii.
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An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023, showcases the destruction of cars in Lahaina, caused by the wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii.
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An aerial image captured on Aug. 10, 2023, reveals the devastation of homes and buildings on the waterfront, which have been completely destroyed in Lahaina following the wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii.
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A burned boat can be seen in the waters of Lahaina, after the high winds from the wildfires razed most of the town in Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 10, 2023.
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An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023, presents the ruined homes and buildings that have been reduced to ashes in Lahaina, following the wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii.
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An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023, exhibits the destruction of homes and buildings, completely reduced to ashes in Lahaina, following the wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii.
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On Aug. 10, 2023, the aftermath of the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui is captured in this image, featuring a wasteland of burned-out homes and obliterated communities. Firefighters are battling the persistent blaze, which has made these wildfires the deadliest in recent U.S. history.
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Two Hawaii Army National Guard CH47 Chinook helicopters are shown conducting aerial water bucket drops on the island of Maui, as they combat the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 9, 2023.
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An aerial view of Lahaina is captured after the wildfires swept through the town on the Hawaiian island of Maui, on Aug. 10, 2023.
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An aerial view showcases the community of Lahaina after the wildfires, driven by high winds, devastated most of the town several days ago in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 10, 2023.
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An aerial view reveals the community of Lahaina after the wildfires, driven by high winds, destroyed most of the town several days ago in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 10, 2023.
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Cars are seen leaving Lahaina after the wildfires, driven by high winds, burned through most of the town in Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 10, 2023.
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Wildfire wreckage in Lahaina, Hawaii is depicted on Aug. 10, 2023.
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