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We start in hawaii, and apocalyptic scenes as wildfires sweep across the islands. At least 36 people are known to have died and others are still unaccounted for. Large parts of the Tourist Town Of Lahaina on the island of maui have been burned to the ground. This is what it looked like overnight when flames spread rapidly, forcing some people tojump into the sea to escape. Multiple areas have been burnt to the ground and the western side of the island is almost cut off. Officials say, the Hospital System is overwhelmed, with many people suffering burns and smoke inhalation. 0ur correspondent R...

Cbs national news correspondent jonathan vignoletti is on maui for us and sent us this update. the historic town of lahaina was hardest hit. and this is the only road in, which at this hour, is closed down only for evacuations. we were able to gain access to the town late last night and what we saw can only be described as pure devastation. i spoke with one survivor who described the flames as burning so hot they appeared white. those flames ripped through homes and hotels and businesses, destroying everything in their path. officials have confirmed this hour at least 36 people have died, but ...