High winds fueled brush fires that ravaged thousands of acres and caused extensive property damage, forcing the widespread evacuation of residents from Lahaina, Upcountry Maui and several Kohala communities on Hawaii island.
Maui fire crews are battling two brush fires: one in Kula and another in the area of Lahainaluna Road. Evacuations were ordered at 6:40 a.m. for the area surrounding Lahaina Intermediate School.