Forest fires in Hawaii leave 53 people dead

Forest fires in Maui, Hawaii, have left at least 53 people dead, and figures are expected to increase, officials have said.

Governor Josh Green has said the fires have burned the town of Lahaina, leaving thousands homeless on its head.

As a result of this disaster, considered the worst in the country's history, 1,000 buildings have been destroyed.

The “will take many years to rebuild Lahainan”, Greene said at a news conference, as officials are starting to plan on sheltering people who have been burned down.

Laharina is a famous destination and is visited by 2 million tourists a year.

Hawaii is facing forest fires Tuesday, driven by powerful winds and severe droughts.

Authorities have started sharing aid for fire-hits, while American authorities in California and Washington have launched their teams in Hawaii to step up search-saving efforts. / REL