Before and After pics | Destructive wildfires turn Hawaii into ruins, aerial images tell the tale
Authored By Heena Sharma
Published: Aug 13, 2023, 20:12 IST | Updated: Aug 13, 2023, 20:12 IST
Before-and-after aerial photographs of Hawaii unveil the harrowing aftermath of a devastating wildfire. Maui, which was once characterised by lush greenery and beauty, now lies in ruins, reduced to ashes by the fierce flames.
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Efforts underway to provide shelter to displaced residents
The precise manner in which the power lines might have triggered the wildfire remains unspecified in the lawsuit.
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Lahaina blaze travelled at unprecedented 'one mile every minute'
Hawaii's governor said Sunday that the Lahaina wildfire on Maui traveled at an unprecedented rate of "one mile every minute". "When the winds rose up... fires spread rapidly,” Governor Josh Green said.
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Fires dislodge thousands, over 1,400 seek emergency shelters
The fires have uprooted thousands of individuals, with more than 1,400 seeking refuge in emergency evacuation shelters.
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Government aids displaced residents, over 500 hotel rooms secured as temporary shelter
Over 500 hotel rooms have been secured with government assistance to provide temporary shelter for those affected in Lahaina.
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Airbnb, rental homes to offer shelter for evacuees
In addition to hotels, rental homes, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb, will be utilised to help evacuees find accommodations.
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