This past May, Hawaii’s Maui island was ravaged by wildfires, resulting in some of the most destructive blazes Hawaii has ever experienced. While the fires aren’t completely contained, officials are preparing for the environmental impacts these fires have caused including the destruction of the area’s prized coral reefs. Coral reefs are delicate underwater ecosystems made… Continue reading The Maui Fires Are Messing With Hawaii’s Prized Coral Reefs
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The Maui Fires Have Killed 55 People
The Maui fires, which broke out on May 14, 2019, have recently been declared as the deadliest fire in Hawaii since 1951. The fires have spread across thousands of acres, devastating the dry landscape with its ferocious flames. So far, 55 people have lost their lives and countless of structures have been destroyed in the… Continue reading The Maui Fires Have Killed 55 People