This is what it looked like earlier on Maui. If you've been to my hometown of Lahaina…I fear it is no longer. I dread what it will look like in the morning. An apocalyptic scene is unfolding due to the fires raging across my island. Please pray for us. pic.twitter.com/88V2kjjpyV
— HawaiiDelilah™ 🟦 #MauiStrong 🇺🇸🇺🇦✡️ (@HawaiiDelilah) August 9, 2023
Extremely dangerous wildfire situation is ongoing in West Maui as strong winds up to 60 mph are pushing flames toward populated areas in and around Lahaina.
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) August 9, 2023
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UPDATE: Lahaina from the air.
Lahaina is along the stretch between the West Maui Mountains (old volcano remnants) and the sea. A couple of miles south of the center of town the only way out narrows to a small highway one lane each way.