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At least 36 people have died due to the wildfires in hAWAII. President Biden has declared the wildfires in Hawaii as a major disaster, which means the federal government will provide funding to assist with rescue and recovery. The historic, popular town of Lahaina has had the brunt of the flames, and aerial footage showed it has been turned into a smoking ruin. It is too early to know the extent of the damage, but officials said on Thursday at least 270 buildings have been destroyed.
Wildfires in Hawaii claim 36 lives
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