The deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it joined U.S. in 1959

The deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it joined U.S. in 1959

Destructive wildfires in Maui, Hawaii have claimed at least 80 lives in just a couple of days, as of late Friday (LT), August 11, 2023. This makes them the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it joined the United States in 1959.

Massive wildfire on Hawaii’s Maui Island

Massive wildfire on Hawaii’s Maui Island

A wildfire that broke out on Hawaii's Maui Island at 10:30 LT on July 11, 2019 spread to 4 040 ha (10 000 acres) by Friday morning. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate but were allowed to return after conditions improved. The fire grew out of control by…