Hawaii's historic former capital Lahaina devastated by wildfires
Lahaina was once the capital of Hawaii — home to historic buildings and an iconic banyan tree.
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Lahaina was once the capital of Hawaii — home to historic buildings and an iconic banyan tree.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said that it's likely the largest natural disaster in the state's history.
About 40 patients came in seeking treatment Tuesday night amid the fires, Dr. Art Chasen, trauma surgeon and trauma medical director of Maui Health, told CBS News.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
Wind-driven flames are forcing tourists and locals to escape with some landing at Sacramento International Airport Wednesday night detailing moments they were surrounded by flames, wondering if they would make it out.
As the people of Lahaina are just beginning to pick up the pieces, tourists are just getting back to Sacramento grateful to be home – but shaken after seeing such devastation.
Help is being flown in, including two teams from California, to help firefighters in Hawaii.
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