Hawaii fire: At least 36 dead from natural disaster

At least 36 people have died due to the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, county officials announced late Wednesday local time.

No less than 20 others have been injured in the fires focused in Maui County, and nearly 300 structures have been damaged from the natural disaster. Thousands have fled the island of Maui to escape the devastation.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the state’s request for a disaster declaration to provide assistance with the wildfires. An emergency declaration for the state was issued on Tuesday night.

Maui fire officials warned that the fires are a result of…