Wildfires on Maui, Hawaii claim at least 6 lives, Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. confirms.
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By Dipak Jaiswal 09 Aug 2023
Search and rescue ongoing; death toll may change, says Bissen.
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Evacuation efforts underway as over 2,100 people seek refuge in shelters.
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Tourists discouraged from traveling to affected areas, as some shelters are overwhelmed.
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Coast Guard rescues people seeking refuge in ocean; burn patients treated at hospitals.
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Lahaina, a tourist town, heavily impacted; Gov. Josh Green reports extensive destruction.
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Emergency measures enacted, including evacuation orders and airport sheltering.
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High winds, Hurricane Dora's influence worsen conditions; federal assets mobilized for response.
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