Map: Here's where fast-moving wildfires are burning on Maui.
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Tourists have been advised that the island is not safe to visit with the state's lieutenant governor describing the situation as grave. About 11,000 people were flown off the island Wednesday with more expect to depart Thursday. according to state transportation officials. The fires broke out in dangerous red flag conditions -- dry, hot and windy weather that heightens the risk of fires spreading with astonishing speed. The Hawaiian fires were fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, which is passing well to the south of the island chain.
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