Hurricane Dora is tearing through the island of Hawaii in apocalyptic scenes as people flee into the sea to escape terrifying wildfires.<br /><br />Multiple evacuations are taking place across the islands in the popular tourist area of Maui County.<br /><br />Sevral fires have destroyed homes and buildings across Maui and Lahaina as footage shows whole areas enguled in flames.<br /><br />Acting Governor Sylvia Luke has issued an emergency proclamation and activated the Hawaii National Guard.<br /><br />Authorities say “multiple structures” have been burnt and power lines down as flames are fuelled by strong winds from the hurricane.
