At least 36 people have died in wildfires sweeping through the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Authorities say it’s too early to know the extent of the damage, but at least 270 buildings have been destroyed.
The historic town of Lahaina, a famous tourism area on Maui, has suffered major damage
The wildfires began on Tuesday and spread quickly, fuelled by strong winds generated by Hurricane Dora
Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated to makeshift shelters
US President Joe Biden sends his “deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the wildfires”
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