Due to rapidly-spreading wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory against non-essential travel to the island.
Theare destroying sections of the island and have forced evacuations in some areas, including the popular tourist spot of Lahaina.
“Canadians are strongly advised to exercise caution, monitor local news and weather reports and to follow the instructions of local authorities, including evacuation orders,” Bérubé said in a written statement. So far, Global Affairs Canada is “not aware of any Canadians who have been killed or injured as a result of these wildfires,” Bérubé said.
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