The combination of drought and strong winds has inflamed wildfires in Hawaii, producing a rapid blaze that has killed at least 55 people and displaced thousands more on Maui and the Big Island.
Lahaina, a Maui town of about 12,000 people where tourists flock to see remnants of a royal capital, has been dramatically scorched, turning a typically verdant locale black and gray and displacing residents.
In the immediate response, airlines and other hospitality businesses are using their resources to aid locals in need. Tourism officials are discouraging nonessential travel to the island.
Here’s what you need to know if you have an upcoming trip to Hawaii planned.
