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Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as flames sweep through Maui
At least 36 people have died as fast-moving wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. The deaths in the city of Lahaina, the island’s main tourist destination, came as strong winds from a distant hurricane fanned the flames. The fire is one of several ongoing blazes that have burnt entire neighborhoods to the ground. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes and a state of emergency has been declared. A huge search and rescue operation is under way, with some people still unaccounted for. The fires earlier drove people to jump into the city’s harbour to escape the flames and smoke. Fourteen people were rescued after jumping in, officials said. Video, photos,>click to read< 08:01
Whale and Dolphin Research Expands Off Maui. Can you figure out how much 10,000 to 13,000 humpback eat?
An early pioneer in humpback whale research off Maui, Pacific Whale Foundation Founder and Executive Director Greg Kaufman recalls the 1970s, when whale sightings were so few that he only launched his research raft when he had located a whale from shore. Data collected is critical to contribute to sound management plans in the future. umm. How about a cull? Read more@mauiweekley 08:14
