Incendio Hawaii, sale a 80 il numero delle vittime. FOTO

E' il disastro più grave nella storia di questo Stato che si è costituito solo nel 1959. Nel 1960 uno tsunami aveva provocato 61 vittime a Hilo. L'incendio, alimentato da forti venti, non è ancora sotto controllo

A utility vehicule is parked by destroyed buildings and homes pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Paula RAMON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [August 11] instead of [August 10]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PAULA RAMON/AFP via Getty Images)

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È salito ad almeno 80 il numero di vittime dei devastanti incendi che hanno colpito Maui, una delle isole delle Hawaii. Lo riferiscono le autorità. Il governatore dell'arcipelago Josh Green ha ribadito che "senza dubbio ci saranno altre vittime"

Incendio alle Hawaii. VIDEO

Destroyed buildings and homes are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Paula RAMON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [August 11] instead of [August 10]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PAULA RAMON/AFP via Getty Images)

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Intanto sarebbero circa un migliaio le persone di cui non si hanno notizie. Tra loro ci sono anche i 60 italiani presenti sull'arcipelago al momento della tragedia. "Le autorità statunitensi - ha detto il ministro degli Esteri, Antonio Tajani - ci hanno confermato che tra le vittime non ci sono connazionali"

Incendio alle Hawaii, vittime salite a 53

Burned cars, destroyed buildings and homes are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Paula RAMON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [August 11] instead of [Auguat 10]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PAULA RAMON/AFP via Getty Images)

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Questo è il disastro più grave nella storia di questo Stato che si è costituito solo nel 1959. Nel 1960 uno tsunami aveva provocato 61 vittime a Hilo. L'incendio, alimentato da forti venti, non è ancora sotto controllo: "Ci saranno sicuramente altri morti", ha ammesso ilgovernatore Josh Green

Incendio alle Hawaii, il console: "Aiuteremo i turisti a rientrare in Italia"

A truck sweeps a street next to destroyed buidlings in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Paula RAMON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [August 11] instead of [August 10]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PAULA RAMON/AFP via Getty Images)

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La procura delle Hawaii ha annunciato l'apertura di un'inchiesta sul modo in cui le autorità hanno gestito i devastanti incendi che hanno provocato la morte di almeno 67 persone

Incendio alle Hawaii, la testimonianza di un turista italiano

Burned cars and destroyed buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Paula RAMON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [August 11] instead of [August 10]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PAULA RAMON/AFP via Getty Images)

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Il procuratore generale, Anne Lopez, condurrà "un'analisi completa" delle decisioni prese dai funzionari in risposta agli incendi: "Il mio dipartimento si impegna a comprendere le decisioni prese prima e durante gli incendi e a condividere i risultati", hadichiarato Lopez in una nota

epa10795999 Residents push a kart amid the ruins left by a wild fire that swept through the city up to the shore and port in Lahaina, Hawaii, USA, 11 August 2023. At least 67 people were killed in the wildfires burning in Maui, which is considered the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's state history. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

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"Le persone sono state evacuate in centri dove hanno la possibilità di mangiare e dormire. Ancora non si sa esattamente chi e dove", ha raccontato il console onorario, Michele Carbone, a Sky TG24, parlando del tragico incendio

epa10795997 A wild fire burnt the large banyan tree symbol of the city of Lahaina, Hawaii, USA, 11 August 2023. At least 67 people were killed in the wildfires burning in Maui, which is considered the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's state history. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

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La situazione per i turisti non è facile: "Io ho parlato con vari turisti che sono preoccupati di come possano rientrare in Italia. Sono naturalmente in contatto con il consolato di San Francisco per trovare la maniera di fornirgli i documenti necessari per entrare in italia nel caso i loro documenti siano andati perduti nell'incendio", ha concluso

epa10796009 A fire department truck patrols a neighborhood destroyed by a wild fire in Lahaina, Hawaii, USA, 11 August 2023. At least 67 people were killed in the wildfires burning in Maui, which is considered the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's state history. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

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La maggior parte delle persone morte si trovavano nella storica città di Lahaina che, secondo le autorità locali, è stata "distrutta" per l'80%

epa10796020 A public works worker looks at a burnt sunken boat in the port of Lahaina, Hawaii, USA, 11 August 2023. At least 67 people were killed in the wildfires burning in Maui, which is considered the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's state history. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

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In tutta l'isola è stato dichiarato lo stato d'emergenza. Secondo la Cnn, a causa di un incendio viene evacuata la zona di Kaanapali. La polizia di Maui ha ribadito che la priorità è "la sicurezza della comunità e dei soccorritori"

epa10796021 A wild fire only left ruins after it swept through the city up to the shore and port in Lahaina, Hawaii, USA, 11 August 2023. At least 67 people were killed in the wildfires burning in Maui, which is considered the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's state history. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

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Le compagnie aeree americane stanno cambiando i piani di volo e gli orari per aiutare il maggior numero possibile di persone a lasciare Maui. Al momento sono più di undicimila le persone che hanno lasciato l'isola

The historic Banyan tree is pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 67 people, authorities said on August 11, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Moses SLOVATIZKI / AFP)

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Nel frattempo il fondatore di Amazon Jeff Bezos e la sua fidanzata Lauren Sánchez hanno donato 100 milioni di dollari per la ricostruzione di Maui, distrutta dagli incendi. Lo ha annunciato la stessa Sánchez sul suo account Instagram. "Jeff e io abbiamo il cuore spezzato per quello che sta succedendo a Maui, stiamo pensando a tutte le famiglie che hanno perso così tanto e a una comunità che è rimasta devastata", ha scritto

LAHAINA, HAWAII - AUGUST 11: In an aerial view, homes and businesses are seen that were destroyed by a wildfire on August 11, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii. Dozens of people were killed and thousands were displaced after a wind-driven wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina on Tuesday. Crews are continuing to search for missing people. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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La Fema, l'agenzia federale Usa per la protezione civile, stima che saranno necessari 5,5 miliardi di dollari per la ricostruzione a Maui, dopo i devastanti incendi dei giorni scorsi. Oltre 2200 immobili sono stati danneggiati o distrutti, insieme a 2170 acri di terreno