The fire continues on the island of Maui, in the US state of Hawaii, which consists of islands. Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said in a statement that 6 people have died in the fire so far.
Authorities announced that search and rescue efforts continue and the loss of life may increase.
Expressing that 13 residential areas were evacuated due to three fires on the island, the authorities stated that 16 roads were closed to transportation and 5 shelters were opened for citizens.
While it is not yet known how many houses or workplaces were damaged in the fire, it was reported that thousands of people were left without electricity. (UAV)