Wind-fanned fires raze parts of Hawaii, forcing evacuations

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Fires fanned by the winds of a distant hurricane devastated parts of Hawaii's Maui and Big Island on Wednesday, forcing some residents to evacuate and turning beloved tourist destinations on the tropical islands into flaming infernos. Some Maui residents jumped into the ocean to escape the smoke and fire conditions, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to rescue them, according to a Maui County press release. The American Red Cross opened an evacuation center in Maui High School, the county said. Official details on the extent of...