Theserious fireson the island of Maui, in Hawaii, they leave images and terrifying testimonials. Desperation led several people to jump into the ocean to try to escape of the flames This is the case of Phonxaylinkham, who survived in this way along with his children and his wife. He assures that the sea was about to snatch the little ones from him.

The catastrophe it has claimed the lives of at least 55 victims. Hundreds of people are missing and around 14,000 have had to be evacuated. Between the causes of the disaster, according to experts, are the strong winds caused by Hurricane Dora. This circumstance is combined with brutal drought that affects almost 80% of the territory. They also point out the abusive use of non-native vegetation, which burns more easily. A mixture that has reduced to island to ashes

The Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, He has lamented that it is “a heartbreaking day”. “What we have seen today has been catastrophic, but we tell you that there will be a team effortor to recover our state”, he declared. An effort that has also been joined by the famous presenter Oprah Winfrey, who has moved to the island to distribute aid. It is one of the biggest natural disasters that have shaken the region and that leaves the map of Lahiana, one of the areas more touristypractically erased.