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Devastating wildfires have engulfed Maui Island, Hawaii, resulting in at least 106 deaths, marking it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. The fires, which began on August 8, forced thousands, including tourists, to evacuate. Notably affected was the historic city of Lahaina, which saw damage or destruction of 2,200 buildings, 86% being residential. The city, once the Hawaiian Kingdom s capital and now a tourist hotspot, may face rebuilding costs estimated at $5.5 billion by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). While the biggest fire in Lahaina was 85% contained, covering 2,170 acres, another in upcountry/Kula consumed 678 acres and was 75% contained. Smaller fires elsewhere were completely contained. The causes of these fires remain unknown. Prevailing conditions included high winds and dry weather, with warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Although 85% of U.S. wildfires are human-induced, in Hawaii, under 1% are due to natural reasons like lightning or vo

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