Photos: Smoke, fire and devastation from Hawaii wildfires

The historic Lahaina Town on Maui was ravaged by the wildfires that tore through the Hawaiian island this week. The wildfires, fueled by strong wind gusts from an offshore hurricane, left a slew of devastation behind. In this photo, people watch as smoke fills the air from raging wildfires on Front Street in downtown Lahaina, Maui on Aug. 8, 2023. (Alan Dickar via AP)

Another photo of the wildfires shows smokey flames consuming Front Street in downtown Lahaina, Maui. Dozens of people have died on the Hawaiian island amid raging wildfires so far. (Alan Dickar via AP)

A burning red and orange sky from wildfires is seen on the intersection at Hokiokio Place and Lahaina Bypass in Maui, Hawaii. (Zeke Kalua/County of Maui via AP)

Lahaina Town on Maui is one of the state’s most historic cities and was once even a capital of a former kingdom. The area also has dozens of historical sites, including lighthouses, churches and courthouses. The hall of historic Waiola Church and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission is seen engulfed in flames along Wainee Street in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP)

A dangerous mix of conditions appears to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging, including high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation. This photo shows the flames from a wildfire burning in Kihei, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Ty O’Neil)

In this photo, black smoke is seen filling the air from wildfires at Lahaina Harbor in Hawaii. The state declared a state of emergency earlier this week over hurricane-driven wildfires. The emergency proclamation allowed the government to activate the National Guard and release emergency funds to address the impacts of Hurricane Dora. (Brantin Stevens via AP)

More of the wildfires are seen at Lahaina Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard this week rescued 12 people who jumped into the ocean off the island to escape the raging wildfires. (Brantin Stevens via AP)

This combination of satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Lahaina Square on Maui, Hawaii, on June 25, 2023, left, and an overview of the same area on Aug. 9. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

Another combination of satellite images shows an overview of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii, on June 25, 2023, left, and an overview of the same area on Aug. 9. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

Here is the location of fires on the island of Maui, Hawaii. (AP Photo)

This GOES-18 fire temperature composite satellite image taken on Aug. 9 shows hot land surface temperatures in red on the Hawaii Islands. (NOAA via AP)

People gather at the Kahului Airport while waiting for flights in Kahului, Hawaii as the wildfires continue to tear through the island. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)