In the deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

As flames tore through a West Maui neighborhood, car after car of fleeing residents headed for the only paved road out of town in a desperate race for safety.

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National story. 7 articles from 6 sources. Updated Aug 23, 2023.

Part of The 2023 Maui wildfires and the destruction of Lahaina

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BostonLean Left· Aug 23, 2023· ran in 4 outlets

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived.

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 23, 2023

In deadly Maui fires, those who dodged barricades survived

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KVOA TucsonCenter· Aug 23, 2023

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

The ColumbianCenter· Aug 23, 2023

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

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FOX 4 Kansas CityCenter· Aug 23, 2023

In the deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 23, 2023

In the deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Aug 23, 2023· ran in 4 outlets

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

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