Wildfires in Hawaii have killed not less than 67 individuals – the deadliest pure catastrophe because it turned a US state in 1959.

Search groups are persevering with to scour the charred ruins of Lahaina – a city on Maui island – with the assistance of cadaver canine.

Governor Josh Green has warned that the variety of fatalities will proceed to rise, with the loss of life toll now surpassing the 61 individuals who misplaced their lives in a 1960 tsunami.

It comes as investigators attempt to decide what brought about the fireplace to brush by Lahaina at terrifying velocity – decimating the favored resort with little warning.

Emergency sirens are supposed to warn of impending hazard to life however didn’t set off earlier than the blaze started.

Survivors have stated they did not hear any of the sirens throughout the island, solely turning into conscious after they noticed flames or heard explosions.

Thousands of individuals have been left homeless and about 1,000 buildings have been destroyed.