(AP) Wildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at least six people, damaging or destroying over 270 structures and reducing most of a historic town to ash. County of Maui Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. said Wednesday that the number of fatalities could rise.
At least two dozen people were injured by the fires. Bissen also said dozens have been evacuated. County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin says the fire was widespread in the historic tourist community of Lahaina, including on Front Street, a popular shopping and dining area.
Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke is discouraging travelers from coming to Maui, saying that right now, it's “not a safe place to be.”
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