Hawaii has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires that are being fanned by strong winds from a hurricane passing far south of the state and made worse by dry conditions. The National Guard has been called in to support affected regions.
“We are closely following the wildfires caused by the strong winds of Hurricane Dora,” acting Gov. Sylvia Luke said in an Aug. 8 statement. “The safety of our residents is paramount, and this emergency proclamation will activate the [Hawaii] National Guard to support emergency responders in the impacted communities.”
