Apocalyptic wildfires erupted on the island of Maui this week, spreading rapidly and covering so much territory that some residents were forced to jump into the ocean to avoid the flames. It's yet another chapter in a record-breaking summer of heatwaves and raging wildfires.
The Hawaii fires, exacerbated by extreme winds from Hurricane Dora, took down power lines, cutting cell service for thousands of residents and prompting a state of emergency. While some people are still being accounted for, the Associated Press reported at least 36 people have died, dozens have been injured and more than 270 structures have been destroyed.
