The wildfires raging out of control in Maui are so catastrophic, Hawaiians are hurling themselves into the ocean to escape the flames. MORE ⬇️
Even emergency responders might not able to help as the infernos – fueled in part by Hurricane Dora – have cut off 911 services and communications in Maui.
The disaster also has wiped out power to about 14,000 homes and businesses in Maui, according to PowerOutage.us.“Lahaina has been devastated,” Hansen told CNN. “People jumping in the ocean to escape the flames, being rescued by the Coast Guard. All boat owners are being asked to rescue people. Its apocalyptic.”
A wall of flames destroyed businesses on Front Street in Lahaina, CNN affiliate Hawaii News Now reported. Dora, a powerful Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 130 mph, was about 740 miles southwest of Honolulu as of late Tuesday , the National Hurricane Center said. There were no hurricane watches or warnings in effect for Hawaii.
“These strong winds coupled with low humidity levels are producing dangerous fire weather conditions that will last through Wednesday afternoon,” the weather service said.
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