DOD/Coast Guard: National Guard Takes On Maui Wildfires Leaving Over 53 Dead

Fast-moving wildfires, left more than 53 people dead and destroying hundreds of structures on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Department of Defense: A dry summer coupled with strong winds from a nearby hurricane have spread destructive, fast-moving wildfires, leaving more than [updated to 53] people dead and destroying hundreds of structures on the Hawaiian island of Maui, according to Maui county officials. As of Thursday, around 80% of the wildfire has been contained.