Photos

Aerial Images Show The Scale Of Destruction In Lahaina

1/28
The iconic Banyan tree stands among the rubble of burned buildings days after a catastrophic wildfire swept through the city of Lahaina, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

1/28
The iconic Banyan tree stands among the rubble of burned buildings days after a catastrophic wildfire swept through the city of Lahaina, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.

Aerial images show the scale of devastation in Lahaina after fast-moving and deadly wildfires tore through western Maui.

The fire has been blamed for at least 111 deaths, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years.

"As you know, the number has been rising and we will continue to see loss of life," Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a news conference. "It's a heartbreaking day."

The fire destroyed more than 2,700 buildings, and FEMA estimated the damage at upwards of $5.5 billion.

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with dozens of people and more than 20 cadaver dogs fanning out across the rubble to search for additional victims.

More updates on the wildfire can be found here.

The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, IBM.

Check This Out, Too

Drunk Elephant Recall Could Affect Weather-Weary Skin

Risks Of Indoor Winter Tanning

Keep Aging Skin Plump And Protected Through Colder Weather

Cracking The Code On Dry Skin: Tips To Beat Winter Dryness

We Love Our Critters

What Temperature Is Too Cold For Your Furry Friend?

Fluff And Ruff: Dog Caught On Camera In Snow Day Shenanigans

Young Bald Eagle Soars, Hunts Amid Snow In Colorado

Elephants Rescued From Thailand Floods