10 Aug 2023

Apocalyptic scenes as Hawaiian island burns with scrub fires

From Checkpoint, 5:19 pm on 10 August 2023

Residents who fled their homes as devastating wildfires struck the Hawaiian island of Maui overnight have described apocalyptic scenes as people fled their cars and a petrol station exploded.

More than 250 buildings have been destroyed after fires fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Dora razed structures in the historic town of Laihana.

CNN's Veronica Miracle flew into Maui this morning.

She says at least six people have been killed, dozens injured and many people have been pulled from the water as firefighters battle to get the fires under control.