Maui wildfires: A week after deadliest wildfire, islanders look ahead to recovery

The wildfire swept across Maui a week ago turned one of the nation’s most celebrated islands. Image Source : AP

The deadliest wildfire in the US in more than a century devoured homes and businesses Image Source : AP

The most serious blaze swept into Lahaina on Aug. 8 and destroyed nearly every building in the town Image Source : AP

Now begins a long recovery as survivors mourn the dead Image Source : AP

Fueled by a dry summer, strong winds from a passing hurricane, the flames raced through parched brush covering the island. Image Source : AP

The fire was Hawaii’s deadliest natural disaster in decades Image Source : AP

A tsunami in 1946 killed more than 150 on the Big Island. Image Source : AP

Contained is not controlled, however, and the town is being battered by high winds Image Source : AP

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