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The residents of Maui have been receiving an outpouring of support amid immense devastation in the wake of wildfires that have swept the island for the past three days. Billionaire media maven Oprah Winfrey went beyond thoughts and prayers by making her way to the War Memorial Gymnasium, where evacuees have been sheltered, to donate necessary supplies as well as her time. Winfrey, who recently purchased $6.6 million worth of land on the island, has been volunteering at emergency shelters on Maui. “Mahalo Nui Oprah for following through! She returned...

Observe dwell updates about wildfires which have devastated components of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic city and forcing evacuations. The Nationwide Climate Service mentioned Hurricane Dora, which handed south of the island chain, was partly accountable for robust winds that originally drove the flames, knocking out energy and grounding firefighting helicopters. Oprah Winfrey has visited an emergency shelter on the fire-ravaged island of Maui to spotlight the plight of evacuees.

Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters. OPRAH BRINGS SUPPLIES TO MAUI SHELTER, CALLS FOR MORE AID FOR FIRE-RAVAGED EVACUEES Oprah Winfrey has visited an emergency shelter on the fire-ravaged island of Maui to highlight the plight of evacuees. Hawaii News Now...

Devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui last week left hundreds of families displaced and virtually destroyed the town of Lahaina. However, several celebrities have provided aid to displaced families, including boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Jr. According to TMZ Sports, Mayweather personally paid for 68 families to fly to safety. In addition to assisting with hotel accommodations, Mayweather bought the families food from local restaurants and is working with retailer H&M to provide the families with clothing.

For Oprah Winfrey, the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui hit close to home. So the media mogul, who owns multiple properties on the island, rushed to volunteer at evacuation shelters set up to help displaced residents. Oprah helped distribute supplies at the War Memorial Stadium in the island's town of Wailuku Aug. 10. When asked how it felt to be there, she told the BBC, "It's a little overwhelming, you know, but I'm really so pleased to have so many people, you know, supporting and you know,...

Floyd Mayweather is known for flashing his fortune often and in public, letting people see just how wealthy he is, but his generosity isn’t often publicized. Now, the retired boxer is providing care for dozens of families affected by wildfire tragedy in Maui, Hawaii. According to TMZ Sports, the undefeated pugilist dug into his pockets to pay the expenses for 68 families. He purchased plane tickets to fly them from Maui to Honolulu. The hotel rooms he has paid for will cover the families for several weeks, and he is...

Oprah Winfrey, a part-time Maui resident, said the wildfires spreading across the island are “a little overwhelming.” Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is offering a helping hand to Maui residents who have been impacted by the deadly wildfires. And she’s not alone among celebrities expressing their concerns. The billionaire talk show host, who is a part-time resident of the island, delivered a variety of supplies Thursday at a shelter in Wailuku, two days after the fire hit the historic town of Lahaina. “It’s a little overwhelming ... but I’m really so...

Oprah Winfrey was on the ground in Maui Thursday supporting the island’s residents amid wildfire evacuation efforts. The mega-producer and media mogul was stopped by the BBC while handing out supplies at the War Memorial Stadium evacuation center, one place residents have relocated amid the ongoing wildfire blazes. Beginning on Tuesday, at least four major blazes have left more than 50 dead and displaced an untold number of residents, primarily around Lahaina, the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. While in the evacuation center, which is one of six...

(CNN) — Oprah Winfrey was spotted at shelters on Maui visiting with people displaced by the wildfires and bringing much needed supplies this week. “Mahalo Nui Oprah for following through! She returned with cots, pillows, and toiletries for the people in the shelter in Wailuku. She even spent some time with the people there. It was very much appreciated,” local non-profit group Kāko’o Haleakalā posted on Instagram with video of Winfrey carrying pillows through crowds of people on cots and folding chairs. Winfrey, media mogul and former talk show host,...