Extremely dangerous wildfire situation is ongoing in West Maui

Hurricane Dora passed south of Hawaii by more than 500 miles, but due to the location of large-scale weather feature north of the islands, gusty winds of greater than 70 mph were reported across the state.

MAUI, Hawaii – At least six people are dead and search efforts are still underway on the Hawaiian islands as the influence of Hurricane Dora to the south of the islands and a strong ridge of high pressure to the north fuel dangerous wildfires.

Fire crews battled brush fires on Maui and the Big Island on Tuesday as wind gusts of more than 70 mph helped spread the flames. One of the larger fires burning on the northern part of the Big Island charred more than 1,800 acres. -- More...