Author: WeatherPreppers

The wildfires which ripped across Maui this week have left dozens of people dead and destroyed hundreds of homes. They have also threatened the livelihoods of many of the island’s residents, as tourism accounts for nearly 80% of Maui’s economy. Carter Evans has details.

The Hawaiian island of Maui is reeling after catastrophic wildfires this week. Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidates are heading to the Iowa state fair to campaign for the GOP nomination. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Many survivors of the deadly wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui island say they had little to no warning as the flames raced toward their homes and businesses. Records show no warning sirens went off, but officials did send alerts to cell phones and television and radio stations. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Maui.

Organizations are working to provide supplies, shelter and medical care to those affected by the deadly fires on Hawaii’s island of Maui. Lauren Wittel, a communications consultant with the Maui Rescue Mission, explains how people can help those in need.

Dozens of people have been killed, and many more remain missing, after the wildfire ripped through the historic city of Lahaina on Hawaii’s Maui island earlier this week. A full scale search-and-rescue operation is underway. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the wildfire which swept through the Maui city of Lahaina. Several thousand residents are staying in emergency shelters across the island. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green estimated that about 80% of the community was destroyed. Rudabeh Shahbazi has more.

The deadly fires on Hawaii’s Maui island have destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes, leaving thousands of people having to turn to emergency shelters. CBS Los Angeles reporter Rudabeh Shahbazi spoke with some of the survivors on Maui about where they’ll go next.