Maui fires: six people killed in unprecedented Hawaii wildfires fanned by Hurricane Dora

Officials said at least two dozen had been injured as the fire destroyed businesses in the historic town of Lahaina in western Maui

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Six people were killed in the unprecedented wildfires that tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui overnight, authorities said.

The fires, fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, destroyed businesses in the historic town of Lahaina, and left at least two dozen people injured, officials said at a press conference Wednesday. There have been 13 evacuations for three fires.