Hawaii fires - in photos

  • Hawaii Governor Josh Green, centre, speaks to reporters during a tour of wildfire damage in Lahaina, Hawaii. AP
    Hawaii Governor Josh Green, centre, speaks to reporters during a tour of wildfire damage in Lahaina, Hawaii. AP
  • A church service at King's Cathedral in Kahului on the island of Maui, Hawaii. AP
    A church service at King's Cathedral in Kahului on the island of Maui, Hawaii. AP
  • Volunteers load supplies on to a boat bound for West Maui at the Kihei boat landing. AP
    Volunteers load supplies on to a boat bound for West Maui at the Kihei boat landing. AP
  • A tree, uprooted by high winds, rests on the ground as a Maui County firefighter extinguishes a fire. AFP
    A tree, uprooted by high winds, rests on the ground as a Maui County firefighter extinguishes a fire. AFP
  • Donated clothes pile up in Lahaina. AP
    Donated clothes pile up in Lahaina. AP
  • An American Red Cross worker stands at the entrance of the War Memorial Stadium, which is being used as a shelter for displaced Lahaina inhabitants in Kahului. EPA
    An American Red Cross worker stands at the entrance of the War Memorial Stadium, which is being used as a shelter for displaced Lahaina inhabitants in Kahului. EPA
  • Kamuela Kawaakoa, 34, and his six-year-old son, stand under a tarpaulin with donations for those affected by the wildfire. AFP
    Kamuela Kawaakoa, 34, and his six-year-old son, stand under a tarpaulin with donations for those affected by the wildfire. AFP
  • Hawaii stevedores and other volunteers prepare donations in Hawaii. Reuters
    Hawaii stevedores and other volunteers prepare donations in Hawaii. Reuters
  • The Ganer family survey the ruins of their home on Malolo Place, western Maui, Hawaii, after a wildfire that killed 67 people. AFP
    The Ganer family survey the ruins of their home on Malolo Place, western Maui, Hawaii, after a wildfire that killed 67 people. AFP
  • Damage to Lahaina on Maui island, Hawaii, on August 11, 2023, after a wildfire. AP
    Damage to Lahaina on Maui island, Hawaii, on August 11, 2023, after a wildfire. AP
  • Damage to Kula in the Upcountry region of Maui island, Hawaii, after a wildfire. AP
    Damage to Kula in the Upcountry region of Maui island, Hawaii, after a wildfire. AP
  • Lahaina on Maui island, Hawaii, after the wildfire. AP
    Lahaina on Maui island, Hawaii, after the wildfire. AP
  • Burnt grasslands in the Upcountry region of Maui island extend almost as far as the eye can see. AP
    Burnt grasslands in the Upcountry region of Maui island extend almost as far as the eye can see. AP
  • A wildfire burns in Kihei, Hawaii. Thousands of residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island. AP Photo
    A wildfire burns in Kihei, Hawaii. Thousands of residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island. AP Photo
  • Waiola Church and the adjacent Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in Lahaina. AP
    Waiola Church and the adjacent Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in Lahaina. AP
  • Smoke and flames have become a familiar sight across Maui. AP
    Smoke and flames have become a familiar sight across Maui. AP
  • Several communities were forced to evacuate as the dry season and strong winds made for dangerous fire conditions. AP
    Several communities were forced to evacuate as the dry season and strong winds made for dangerous fire conditions. AP
  • Passengers try to rest at Kahului Airport as they leave Maui. AFP
    Passengers try to rest at Kahului Airport as they leave Maui. AFP
  • Flights off the island were delayed and cancelled leaving thousands of passengers were stranded at Kahului Airport. AFP
    Flights off the island were delayed and cancelled leaving thousands of passengers were stranded at Kahului Airport. AFP
  • This handout videograb courtesy of Richard Olsten shows smoke billowing from destroyed buildings in Maui. AFP
    This handout videograb courtesy of Richard Olsten shows smoke billowing from destroyed buildings in Maui. AFP
  • Smoke rises above Lahaina in this handout photo courtesy of Carter Barto via Facebook. AFP
    Smoke rises above Lahaina in this handout photo courtesy of Carter Barto via Facebook. AFP
  • Smoke billows as wildfires driven by high winds destroy a large part of Lahaina. Reuters
    Smoke billows as wildfires driven by high winds destroy a large part of Lahaina. Reuters
  • Boats docked at Lahaina as smoke streams from wildfires in the Hawaii town in Maui. Reuters
    Boats docked at Lahaina as smoke streams from wildfires in the Hawaii town in Maui. Reuters
  • Smoke obscures the old Lahaina courthouse. Reuters
    Smoke obscures the old Lahaina courthouse. Reuters
  • A boat burns off the scorched waterfront after wildfires fanned by the winds of a distant hurricane spread. Reuters
    A boat burns off the scorched waterfront after wildfires fanned by the winds of a distant hurricane spread. Reuters
  • Wildfires are destroying one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. Reuters
    Wildfires are destroying one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. Reuters
  • People watch as smoke and flames fill the air from raging wildfires on Front Street in downtown Lahaina. AP
    People watch as smoke and flames fill the air from raging wildfires on Front Street in downtown Lahaina. AP
  • People wait on the side of the road to return to west Maui after evacuations were ordered. Reuters
    People wait on the side of the road to return to west Maui after evacuations were ordered. Reuters
  • Wildfires are seen across Maalaea Harbour. Reuters
    Wildfires are seen across Maalaea Harbour. Reuters
  • At least six people have been killed in Maui, the mayor said. Reuters
    At least six people have been killed in Maui, the mayor said. Reuters