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Barney Davis

British family describe fleeing Hawaii ‘apocalypse’ as wildfires leave 55 dead

A British family have described fleeing to the sea to survive “apocalyptic” wildfires that ravaged their Hawaiian holiday paradise, killing at least 55 people.

Many survivors said in interviews that they didn’t hear any sirens or receive a warning that gave them enough time to prepare, and only realied they were in danger when they saw flames or heard explosions nearby.

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