NewsAbout 11,000 tourists have been evacuated from the Hawaiian island of Maui as wildfires continue to rage, causing havoc and devastation. Road closures are in place along a main highway on the northern coast of the Big Island due to brush fires. Travel Advisories and CancellationsThe Hawaii Tourism Authority has issued a statement urging visitors to leave Maui unless their travel is absolutely essential. The agency also advises travelers with plans to visit West Maui or the Mauna Kea resort area of the Big Island, where fires are also burning, to consider rescheduling their trips. Outrigger Ka’anapali Beach Resort is allowing guests to change reservation dates or relocate to another location on Kauai, Oahu, or the Big Island.

Source: New York Times August 11, 2023 14:04 UTC