The report details the devastating fire that engulfed Hawaii, leaving 114 people dead and over a thousand missing. Journalist Roberto Cabrini was among the few to reach the scene of this natural catastrophe. The fire, which started in the historic city of La Raiña, Maui, and spread rapidly, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The fire consumed people, who barely had time to leave their homes. The speed of the disaster was unimaginable, and the scene resembled witnessing wars more than a natural disaster.
The fire started on August 8th, and the remnants of Hurricane Dora's passage through the region contributed to its intensity. The strong winds descended the mountains, reaching speeds of up to 130 km per hour. The fire spread from the mountain to the sea, forcing people to escape by throwing themselves into the sea. Many people, incapacitated by smoke inhalation, were unable to escape, and those who sought shelter in cars were unable to survive as the cars were quickly set on fire.
The report also highlights the personal stories of those affected by the disaster. Andreza Gomes Chiquino, a resident of Maui, lost her home and all her possessions. Hugo Sanches, a canoe manufacturer and maintainer, barely escaped the flames but lost his wife Ana Carolina, along with her mother. Fábio Maximino, a surf school owner and tour company operator, lost his entire life's work.
The report concludes with the statement that life is like this, suffering is precious, and we must take advantage of these moments with our family. It also emphasizes the need for lessons to be learned from this tragedy and the hope for a rebirth beyond the rainbow.
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2. The fire was so intense and fast that many people were unable to escape their homes. [Source: Original Text]
3. The fire was so severe that it consumed people and destroyed entire cities. [Source: Original Text]
4. The fire originated from a tree hitting the electricity grid in a bird conservation center. [Source: Original Text]
5. The fire spread from the mountain to the sea, leaving a trail of destruction. [Source: Original Text]
6. The fire was so severe that it caused the evacuation of residents to the sea. [Source: Original Text]
7. The fire resulted in more than 114 deaths and over a thousand missing people. [Source: Original Text]
8. The fire destroyed over 3,000 buildings and burned an area equivalent to 1,200 football fields. [Source: Original Text]
9. The estimated cost for reconstruction is equivalent to 30 billion reais. [Source: Original Text]
10. The fire occurred in the historic city of Larraine, a tropical island in the Central Pacific Ocean. [Source: Original Text]
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