site.btaForeign Ministry Warns Bulgarians about Western Maui Wildfires

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said on its website that huge wildfires had been raging in the last 24 hours in western Maui, Hawaii, where the town of Lahaina is the worst hit. Strong winds have left thousands of households without electricity and have grounded firefighting helicopters

The Foreign Ministry advises Bulgarians to avoid prolonged stay in open areas affected by the still active fire, both on Thursday and in the coming days. It is extremely important to follow the advice of the local authorities.

Maui airport is operating but local authorities have called on people to avoid non-essential travel to the island. More than 4,000 tourists are stranded in Maui. The evacuation area is expected to expand if firefighters fail to contain the flames.