Hawaii wildfires: Flames engulf homes as west Maui residents forced to flee

A dramatic scene greeted Hawaii resident Jayson Duque on Aug. 8, as he was evacuating his home in Lahaina as several wildfires spread in west Maui. Authorities said multiple structures were burned and a number of evacuation orders were in force as crews battled the fires. According to Hawaii News Now, much of Lahaina was destroyed, with locals speaking of “apocalyptic” scenes, with dozens of homes and businesses destroyed.