Iconic Lahaina banyan tree threatened by fires: What we know about Maui's historic landmark

Wildfires raging on Hawaii's Maui island threatened its iconic banyan tree, a historic landmark that has been an attraction on the island for more than a century. The banyan tree in Lahaina has been scorched but still stands, according to the Honolulu Civil Beat. Damage to its trunk and limbs has been reported, along with serious damage to the surrounding Banyan Court Park. The tree is one of many structures damaged in the fires, which have been ravaging Maui since Tuesday, displacing hundreds and killing at least 36. The fires...