Island That Turned To Ashes: Hawaii Wildfire Guts Homes, Forests As Toll Rises To 67 — IN PICS

The number of deaths in the Maui wildfires rose 67 on Friday as search & rescue teams combed through the smouldering ruins of Lahaina for survivors.

Hawaii Bushfires

Aerial view of homes and business establishments destroyed by a wildfire that's been raging since early this month in Lahaina. The disaster has claimed 67 lives so far. (Source: Getty)

A building gutted in the wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Source: Getty)

Hot spots continue to smolder near a neighborhood destroyed by the wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Source: Getty)

Vehicles destroyed by the bushfires in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Source: Getty)

A 150-year-old Banyan tree, which was imported from India, has been scorched by the wildfire. (Source: Getty)

Boats damaged by wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii sunken under the sea. (Source: Getty)

A resident combs through the charred remains of a home that was destroyed by the wildfire. (Source: Getty)

People rest at Kahului Airport in Hawaii. Many flights were delayed for two days and the passengers had to stay at the airport after evacuating their hotel. (Source: Getty)

Maui police officers help pack truckloads of food and relief material supplies collected by Level Up Fitness. Residents in surrounding communities donated items and arranged to deliver them to the devastated neighbourhoods in Lahaina. (Source: Getty)

Cars back up for miles on the Honoapiilani highway as residents are allowed back into some of the areas affected by the wildfire in Wailuku, Hawaii. (Source: Getty)