Hawaii: Maui residents escape wildfires while strong winds cause blaze to spread

Maui fires overwhelm hospitals with burn patients

Summary

1. Hawaii is battling wildfires spurred by winds from Hurricane Dora - prompting evacuations on Maui and the Big Island
2. Mayor Richard Bissen has confirmed six fatalities in Maui county and warned numbers could rise
3. There have been 13 neighbourhood evacuations as a result of three fires burning on the island
4. The US Coast Guard says it rescued 12 people, after reports of residents escaping a blaze by jumping into the sea near the town of Lahaina, on Maui
5. The fires have also prompted evacuations, and rescue efforts have been hampered by debris
6. State officials are now giving an update on the situation. You can watch the stream at the top of the page