MAUI BURNING: People Flee Into Ocean to Escape Wildfires – Historic Lahaina Town Destroyed (VIDEO)

Wildfires in Maui destroyed ‘Front Street’ in historic Lahaina.

According to authorities, people jumped into the ocean to escape the fire and smoke.

No word on injuries at this time.

Strong winds are fueling the blaze.

BREAKING: Popular ‘Front Street’ is on fire in Lahaina on the island of Maui, Hawaii, where, authorities said, people jumped into the water to escape flames and smoke from a wind-fueled wildfire. pic.twitter.com/vPRXufhbHc

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Residents evacuated West Maui early Wednesday.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as ‘apocalyptic.’

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Hawaii News Now reported:

Eyewitnesses described an apocalyptic scene Tuesday in Lahaina town,

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