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Mass evacuations are underway in the town of Lahaina, on the island of Maui, as fierce wildfires continue to spread.
Eyewitnesses saw an “apocalyptic scene” unfold on Tuesday, as some residents jumped into the sea to avoid the flames, local media has reported.
"People are jumping into the water to avoid the fire," US Army Major General Kenneth Hara, the state adjutant general, tells Hawaii News Now.
"The Coast Guard is providing support as we speak," he adds.
The tourist town, which has a population of about 12,000, is one of several islands which make up the US state in the Pacific.
Videos shared online show fire burning through the area, with huge plumes of black smoke rising into the air.
A recent update from officials in Lahaina says residents are being evacuated in Launiupoko Estates and Punakea Loop.
The Coast Guard has said it rescued 12 people from the waters off Lahaina and it was sending other vessels to Maui.
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2023-08-09 20:15:00Z
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