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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Oliver O'Connell

Hawaii fires become deadliest in modern US history as ‘grim’ search for victims continues

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Hawaii Governor Josh Green gave a stark warning to the world in the aftermath of the “fire hurricane” that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui.

The state’s drought conditions from climate change and difficulties with water management had combined with 60mph winds from Hurricane Dora which had just passed the island, Mr Green explained in an interview on MSNBC on Sunday.

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