![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/hawaii-wildfires-death-toll-over-80-in-devastating-blazes-as-near-riot-breaks-out/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_US-FIRE-HAWAII-1.jpg&description=Police in devastated Lahaina on wildfire-ridden Maui, Hawaii, said a 'near riot' occurred when people were denied access certain areas of the town where homes once stood Thousands of people have had their homes destroyed after huge wildfires fuelled by hurricane winds swept across Maui, Hawaii, leading to an angry "near-riot" as cops opened and re-closed the only road into the destroyed town of Lahaina. Emotions are running high as thousands are missing, at least 80 people are dead and billions in cleanup costs face the proud island. Police reopened the road at noon yesterday but said around 100 people began near-rioting once they were told they could not go to certain areas of the town. One officer said people became "emotional" when they were told to leave the area by police, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. "The road to Lahaina was opened for local residents to provide medication and supplies to their families that remain in homes on the west side and in need of such assistance outside of the fire/biohazard zone,' authorities said in a statement. "Many people are parking on the Lahaina Bypass and walking into the areas Makai of the bypass, which is locked down due to hazardous conditions and biohazards." For all the latest news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US Maui Mayor Richard Bissen declared people could be arrested if unauthorised people go into the area. The statement continued: "Unauthorised entry to these areas increases danger to themselves and delays our operations, as MPD and National Guard personnel must stop their searching efforts and escort individuals out." "If people continue to disobey the orders, entry to Lahaina will be closed again and open to emergency personnel only." Maui Police Chief John Pelletier asked for patience, prayers and perseverance. 'We have to respect that we have loved ones in that earth," he said, 'and we have to get them out.' At least 80 people have been killed and the death count i){kind=link}
Police in devastated Lahaina on wildfire-ridden Maui, Hawaii, said a ‘near riot’ occurred when people were denied access certain areas of the town where homes once stood
Thousands of people have had their homes destroyed after huge wildfires fuelled by hurricane winds swept across Maui, Hawaii, leading to an angry “near-riot” as cops opened and re-closed the only road into the destroyed town of Lahaina.
Emotions are running high as thousands are missing, at least 80 people are dead and billions in cleanup costs face the proud island. Police reopened the road at noon yesterday but said around 100 people began near-rioting once they were told they could not go to certain areas of the town.
One officer said people became “emotional” when they were told to leave the area by police, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser.
“The road to Lahaina was opened for local residents to provide medication and supplies to their families that remain in homes on the west side and in need of such assistance outside of the fire/biohazard zone,’ authorities said in a statement. “Many people are parking on the Lahaina Bypass and walking into the areas Makai of the bypass, which is locked down due to hazardous conditions and biohazards.”