Saying, quote the fires began on tuesday and are now about 80 contained. The blazes spread quickly, fuelled by strong winds generated by a hurricane over the pacific ocean. Thousands are still in emergency shelters. Visitors are being evacuated from the island. These are the latest pictures we Have Smouldering Ruins and total devastation. The worst destruction has been on the island of maui, where some beachfront areas have been completely levelled. Us President Joe Biden has now declared the wildfires a major disaster. This triggers the release of federal funds to help Recovery Efforts. He spoke earlier. We have just approved a major disaster declaration for hawaii, which will get aid into the hands of people who desperately need the help now. Theyve lost, anyone who has lost a loved one, whose home has been damaged or destroyed, is going to get help immediately. And ive directed that we send support to these brave firefighters and First Responders and Emergency Personnel working arou
coverage of the devastating wildfires in hawaii where a major disaster has been declared after wildfires killed at least 53 people. we re expecting a press conference for authorities on the island soon. we re expecting to hear from governorjosh green and maui mayor richard bissen. they ll update us on the latest from the disaster zone. earlier the governor of hawaii says it s the deadliest natural disaster the state had suffered for generations. josh green told cnn as many as 1,700 buildings have been destroyed, and 11,000 people are without power in west maui. he issued a warning about the death toll saying: hawaii s governor toured the damage to the historic town of laihaina, and posted this video on social media.