Hawaii wildfire: Death toll surge to 80, say county officials

The death toll from wildfires that destroyed swathes of Hawaii this week has risen to 80, Maui county officials said Friday.

This photo provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources shows burnt areas in Lahaina on the Maui island, (AP)

“The number of fatalities is at 80,” the county said in a regular update, adding that 1,418 people were at emergency evacuation shelters.