Mitch McCann: US correspondent says fires on Hawaiian island of Maui are being exacerbated by wind
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
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Six people have died as wildfires engulf the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Residents and tourists have been escaping into the sea to escape the blazes, devastating the town of Lahaina.
Some with burns and smoke inhalation, are being flown to Honolulu for treatment.
US correspondent Mitch McCann told Roman Travers the fires are being exacerbated by wind from a hurricane moving past the island.
He says thousands of homes have lost power and cell services, leaving people stranded and unable to call 911.
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