At least 55 people have died in wildfires in the US state of Hawaii, with the death toll expected to rise higher.
Governor Josh Green said that the wildfires were "likely the largest natural disaster in Hawaii state history."
Thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated, with many sleeping in airports and temporary shelters.
Sally Patterson has more.
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