Wind-whipped wildfires raced through parts of Hawaii on Wednesday, burning structures in historic Lahaina Town on the island of Maui, forcing evacuations and leading some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where they were rescued by the Coast Guard. Aug. 9, 2023. KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.
Wildfire torches tourist town on Maui; some flee by jumping into the ocean
Wind-whipped wildfires raced through parts of Hawaii on Wednesday, burning structures in historic Lahaina Town on the island of Maui, forcing evacuations and leading some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where they were rescued by the Coast Guard. Aug. 9, 2023. KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.