911 and cell service down in Maui as people jump into ocean to escape Hawaii wildfires
Posted on AllSides August 9th, 2023
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Services for 911 and cell phones are down on the west side of Maui as people are jumping into the ocean to escape out-of-control wildfires raging Wednesday across the island and Hawaii's Big Island. Maui is particularly hard hit as parts of the island are under evacuation orders. At least 10 Maui schools are closed Wednesday due to the spreading fires, including Maui High School, which is serving as an evacuation site and shelter. "The Coast Guard has been responding to impacted areas where residents are entering the ocean due...