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Devastating wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on Maui Island of Hawaii. Winds were enhanced from the strength and position of a high-pressure system located northwest of Hawaii, which helped to exacerbate the wildfire as it spread on the island of Maui. Hurricane Dora was also positioned south of Hawaii. This was the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century. Thousands of homes, vehicles and businesses were destroyed.