Tag: Maui

Amidst the wildfire aftermath in Hawaii

Lahaina’s Devastation: Aerial Shot Reveals Wildfire-Destroyed Boat Amidst the Aftermath on August 11, 2023 in Hawaii. The town of Lahaina suffered immense loss and displacement as a wind-driven wildfire struck, resulting in numerous casualties and thousands displaced. Ongoing search operations are focused on locating missing individuals. AFP

Hawaii fire death toll hits 55, expected to rise

  KAHULUI, United States, Aug 11, 2023 (AFP) – A terrifying wildfire that left a historic Hawaiian town in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said Thursday, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state’s history. Brushfires on the west coast of Hawaii’s Maui island — fueled by high winds from a nearby hurricane — broke out Tuesday and rapidly engulfed the seaside town of Lahaina. The flames moved […]

Like a warzone: Hawaii’s fleeing tourists tell of escape

KAHULUI, United States, Aug 11, 2023 (AFP) – Tourists fleeing Hawaii’s deadly wildfire told Thursday how they had been trapped without food and power for days, but felt lucky to be escaping somewhere that “looks like a warzone.” Dozens of people perished when a fast-moving fire tore through the historic settlement of Lahaina, destroying hundreds of buildings on Maui island. Thousands of locals have been left homeless, and tourists have been urged to leave to […]

Hawaii fire death toll hits 53, expected to rise higher

KAHULUI, United States, Aug 11, 2023 (AFP) – The death toll from a terrifying wildfire that razed a historic Hawaiian town hit 53 Thursday, making it one of the deadliest disasters to strike the islands since they became a US state. Brushfires on the west coast of Hawaii’s Maui island — fueled by high winds from a nearby hurricane — broke out Tuesday and rapidly engulfed the seaside town of Lahaina. The flames moved so […]

Palawan recognized by travel magazine as best island in the world; Boracay a close third

(Eagle News) – Palawan has again been recognized as the best island in the world, with fellow Philippine destination Boracay at a close third. Palawan obtained a 93.15 rating from readers of the travel magazine “Travel + Leisure,” paving the way for the province to clinch the title for the third time. The beautiful island was given the same recognition by the travel magazine last year and in 2013. Boracay earned an 89.67 rating, more […]