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Hawaii wildfires: Maui fires destroy Lahaina as death toll soars to 67
2023-08-12
[GEO.TV] Lahaina, a historic resort town on Maui island, has been plunged into chaos and sorrow as ferocious Hawaii wildfires continue to engulf the picturesque landscape.

The corpse count has surged in the wake of the devastating Maui fires, with officials fearing that the number of casualties will climb even higher.

The tranquil beauty of Lahaina has been replaced by scenes of destruction, as the unrelenting Hawaii wildfires tear through the town, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The once-thriving community has been shattered by the flames, with homes and businesses reduced to charred ruins.

Despite efforts to combat the inferno, the Maui fires have proven relentless, with firefighters battling the blazes around the clock. Residents and emergency responders alike have been grappling with the rapidly spreading flames, which have posed formidable challenges to containment efforts.

The heartache of Lahaina's residents is palpable as they come to terms with the harrowing reality of the Hawaii wildfires. The flames have shown little mercy, consuming everything in their path, and leaving a trail of destruction that will take years to rebuild.
Posted by:Fred

#10  You forgot global warming (which is caused by Trump, of course)
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2023-08-12 13:19  

#9  Probable reasons, more or less in order:

Trump
Guns
Taxes not high enough
Rayssis
What supremaciss
J6
Mean to Megan Rapinoe

Of course there are more.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-08-12 12:42  

#8  “Fire and police suspect someone is intentionally setting them,” said Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.

A payoff of 1:1

n loo of "Thoughts and Prayers",

"Diversity is our Strength"
Posted by: swksvolFF   2023-08-12 11:59  

#7  Using gerbil worming "logic," from Kenosha to Portland to Hawaii, blue areas are inherently more combustible.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-08-12 09:56  

#6  Local Bank is running a relief fund:
contact info: donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org
Posted by: Mercutio   2023-08-12 09:49  

#5  Firebug?

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Officials said fires were located all over the island of Maui in different regions.

“Fire and police suspect someone is intentionally setting them,” said Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.
Posted by: Mercutio   2023-08-12 09:46  

#4  Near riots already - that didn't take long.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2023-08-12 09:32  

#3  /\ They're all Democrats already and now penniless. No return on investment here.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-08-12 08:30  

#2  Biden-Harris to Pass on Visiting Maui: They ‘Don’t Want to Distract’ from Relief Efforts
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-08-12 08:08  

#1  Lahaina is hit by 'near-riot' as 100 people clash with cops who reopened only road into wildfire-ravaged city, then closed it again, as boats are pictured burned in its city, hospice workers are deployed and death toll hits 80
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-08-12 07:07  

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