Hawaii fires: search for survivors continues as Maui death toll rises to 55 – latest updates

Local authorities now say 55 people have been killed and thousands left without power after wildfires swept through Maui and devastated Lahaina

Aftermath of the Hawaii wildfire – in pictures
How did the deadly Maui fire start and what caused it?

Our picture desk has put together this gallery which shows the extent of the damage in Lahaina. More than a thousand buildings have been burnt.

Local officials are still unclear on how many people are missing on Maui, and there is still work to be done in containing the fires.

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