Large wildfires burning across the islands of Maui and Hawaii, fueled by intense winds, turned scenic beach destinations into smoky, catastrophic scenes on Wednesday.
The fires are most intense along the western coast of Maui, according to local news reports, with the historic town center of Lahaina severely damaged.
Here’s what travelers need to know.
According to the local news outlet Hawaii News Now, at least three wildfires are burning on Maui, including one in Lahaina, a major tourist destination on Maui, and the upcountry section of the island.
There are at least three blazes on the Big Island, in North Kohala and South Kohala, which includes the Mauna Kea beach area, according to Big Island Now.
Locations:
Maui, Hawaii, Lahaina, West Maui, North Kohala, South Kohala, Kea