The balance of the large forest fires in the North American archipelago of Hawaii rises to 55 deaths, announced the authorities of Maui County, the most affected island.
Local authorities said Thursday morning that the fire raging in Lahaina was 80% under control, and according to the new statement, there was no change.
The fire has already destroyed much of the resort town of Lahaina on Maui’s west coast.
The previous official balance counted 26 deaths and thousands of displaced persons.
The fires are also affecting Kula, another part of the island of Maui, as well as the Kohala Peninsula on the island of Hawaii.
US authorities declared a state of emergency and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke said Maui’s hospital network was overwhelmed by the influx of patients with burns or smoke inhalation.
Updated news at 9:00 am
Source: TSF
