Hawaii devastated and shocked by horrific fires

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Hawaii devastated and shocked by horrific fires
Thousands of residents were taken completely by surprise by the powerful fires that devastated a large area of the region.

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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...especially the town of Lahaina, destroying everything in its path.

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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Lahaina has reportedly been completely destroyed by the flames, which experts say were fueled by strong winds...

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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...caused by the distant passage of Category 4 Hurricane Dora.

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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The Associated Press quickly reported 36 deaths attributed to the devastating fires ravaging a large part of the island...

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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...but it quickly rose to 93, while many people are also missing, leaving relatives and close ones to fear the worst.

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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Most tourists have already left Hawaii...

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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...there are still several hundred to be evacuated.

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii
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More than 150,000 gallons of water were used to try to contain the fire by the authorities...

  Devastating fires ravage Hawaii!

Devastating fires ravage Hawaii!
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The devastation has left many of the island's residents homeless - a real catastrophe.

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