MAUI
ISLAND AND LAHAINA – GEOGRAPHY
News:
Hawaii wildfires leave at
least 93 people dead: What is happening?
What's
in the news?
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Large-scale wildfires have been sweeping
the US state of Hawaii, with the death toll reaching 93 and is expected to rise
in the coming days.
Key
takeaways:
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There has been widespread destruction
witnessed in the form of downed power lines and more than 675 acres of land
burned down.
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State Governor Josh Green said in a press
conference that the town of Lahaina has suffered near-total damage.
Hawaii:
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Hawaii
is a Pacific Ocean archipelago recognised for its
spectacular natural beauty and is a popular tourist destination.
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The ongoing fires have particularly
affected Maui Island (located 167 km
from the capital city of Honolulu) with significant damage to the town of
Lahaina, known as a site of historical and cultural importance.
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According to the Associated Press, the
extent of the fires likely had to do with the weather conditions prevailing in
the state this summer.
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Dry
weather and strong winds from a passing hurricane were major
contributors to the blaze.