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FILE chuchart duangdaw/Getty ImagesOfficials say the wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history.
The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds. Much of the historic town of Lahaina has been "destroyed," officials said, and the inferno has burned thousands of residential and commercial buildings to the ground.
Dozens of people have been confirmed dead, with even more missing.
Here s how the news is developing. All times Eastern:
Aug 17, 5:57 PM EDT
FEMA launches website to dispel rumors
Following reports of misinformation over the federal government s response to the wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched a website that includes frequently asked questions and dispels rumors.
The website, which will be updated regularly, will help "to keep survivors of the Hawaii wildfires aware of rumors and scams, and to
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