Pictures of Maui fire damage 'will shock you,' Hawaii governor says

New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.

Maui wildfire: Death toll rises to 53; thousands race to escape

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.

Maui Humane Society overwhelmed after wildfire; how you can help

The Maui Humane Society was already over capacity before the wildfire sparked and is in desperate need of supplies and fosters.

Photos: Maui's historic Lahaina ravaged by deadly wildfire

Aerial footage showed whole sections of Lahaina had been reduced to gray ash, including Front Street, where tourists shopped and dined just days ago. Smoking heaps of rubble lay piled high next to the waterfront in the town, which dates to the 1700s.

United airlines cancels all flights going to Maui, sends empty planes to bring passengers back to mainland

United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.

Before-and-after satellite images of Maui fire devastation

Wildfires racing across part of Maui have ravaged sections of a historic town on the island, claiming the lives of at least 55 people.

Maui fires: Did Lahaina's historic banyan tree survive?

For generations, the banyan tree along Lahaina town’s historic Front Street served as a gathering place, its leafy branches unfurling majestically to give shade from the Hawaiian sun.

'Took everything with it': Maui resident recounts escape from raging wildfires

The winds will slowly decrease Thursday across the islands as strong high pressure to the north will continue to weaken and move westward, the FOX Forecast Center said.

Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burning

Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Tiger shark attacks kayaker off Hawaii coast: ‘Mistook me for the seal’

The video, recorded on May 12, captures the moment the shark charged at the kayaker, only for him to kick the shark away in a quick act of self-defense.

Cracked windshield forces Southwest flight to divert back to Hawaii

The airline told FOX Television Stations that the flight left Sunday from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport destined for San Diego International Airport.

Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists

Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.

Lost iPhone survives 33 days under water off Hawaiian coast

A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.

One of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, Ken Potts, dies at 102

Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.

Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment

“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.