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The devastating wildfires have killed at least 55 people.

JD Hessemer, a Maui resident and co-owner of Kohola Brewery in Lahaina, said he had to make the difficult decision to evacuate without official guidance due to worsening conditions and a lack of power. He joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about widespread destruction on the island.

Tourists race to escape Maui amid wildifres, while residents pack into shelters after the fires destroyed their homes. Rudabeh Shahbazi of CBS News Los Angeles has more from those who look to evacuate, and from those who are displaced.

At least 55 people have been killed and more than 1,000 buildings have been destroyed or damaged in Maui’s devastating wildfires, according to officials. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Officials in Maui predict the wildfire death toll will continue to grow, as the president approves a major disaster declaration. Also, the Biden administration defends a controversial deal with Iran to free five American prisoners. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green says the wildfire that swept through Maui is “likely the largest natural disaster in Hawaii state history,” with at least 55 people dead and more than 1,000 homes and structures damaged or destroyed. “We know the death toll will rise,” Green said. CBS News’ Jessica Kartalija has the latest.

The toll is expected to keep climbing. Maui residents are asking why Hawaii’s famous emergency warning system didn’t alert them about the oncoming flames.

The wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui island have killed dozens of people and destroyed structures, including Lahaina resident Aaron Diaz’s family business. Diaz explains the current situation on Maui and how people can help.

Dozens of people have been killed, and hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed, by massive wildfires that have swept across the Hawaiian island of Maui. More than 11,000 people, mostly tourists, have been evacuated. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

The deadly fires burning in Maui are being fueled by winds from Hurricane Dora. The Weather Channel’s Chris Warren explains.

At least 53 people are dead as wildfires continue burning on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Officials warned the death toll is likely to rise. CBS News reporter Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest from Maui, where search and rescue efforts are underway.

Dozens of people have been killed, and hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed, by massive wildfires that have swept across the Hawaiian island of Maui. More than 11,000 people, mostly tourists, have been evacuated. Jonathon Vigliotti has the latest.

The flames that engulfed Lahaina this week have forever changed one of Hawaii’s most historic cities. Major Garrett reports.

Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

President Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act by speaking at a Salt Lake City VA medical center Thursday, highlighting the law’s expanded benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals. The president also spoke about aid efforts underway for Hawaii as wildfires devastate the island of Maui. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest.