A dangerous and deadly combination of conditions caused the raging wildfires to engulf the island of Maui. Over a hundred died.

For too long, Americans have been lied to by Republican deniers about the severity and developing dangers of climate change. Still, we now see and feel deaths mounting and the increasing toll of property destruction.

As an American citizen who has traveled to Hawaii, it saddens me to see that island state destruction due to science denial GOP propaganda.

'Apocalyptic': People scramble for safety as Hawaii wildfires rage; at least 36 dead in Maui

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/09/maui-hawaii-wildf…

WATCH: Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'  https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-66461158

Deadly wildfires burning across Maui prompt evacuations. At least 36 killed in Maui County wildfires The death toll in Maui County is now 36, according to a press release from the county.

“As the firefighting efforts continue, 36 total fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire. No other details are available at this time,” https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/maui-wildfires-08-09-23/index.html

Hawaii wildfires: At least 36 people dead after flames destroy large parts of town in Maui Lahaina's mayor says the authorities' main focus is to "save lives" as wildfires continue to sweep through the town, which was a popular shopping and dining area. https://news.sky.com/story/hawaii-wildfires-at-least-six-people-dead-af…

#CityImages says ‘Maui nō ka ʻoi’ – ‘Maui is the best’ … They take care of each other. They are tight ‘ohana,’ which is extended family. They've bonded together during crises like this. But no one could be prepared for what happened here. Fireballs came down the mountain and literally devastated Lahaina, the famous old whaling port," said Jay April, president, and CEO of Akakū Maui Community Media, a public access channel with a studio in Maui.

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