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Maui officials say it was 'impossible' to warn everyone as wildfires spread quickly

In this photo released by the County of Maui, Lahaina Mayor Richard Bissen walks past the remains of the Sugar Cane Train depot on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Authorities in Hawaii are working to evacuate people from Maui as firefighters work to contain wildfires and put out flare-ups. (County of Maui via AP)
In this photo released by the County of Maui, Lahaina Mayor Richard Bissen walks past the remains of the Sugar Cane Train depot on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Authorities in Hawaii are working to evacuate people from Maui as firefighters work to contain wildfires and put out flare-ups. (County of Maui via AP)

This article was originally published on August 11, 2023.

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