Thousands of people were evacuated from parts of central Maui after a large fire broke out over parched land which scorched 10,000 acres.

The fire fed on large swaths of fields and dry brush Hawaii officials said, and still yet the fire is burning on the island, according to Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino.

“This fire is still an active threat to our community and residents are urged to remain vigilant of changing conditions,” Victorino said.

Firefighting helicopters have been working at the site of the fire on Friday in hopes of fully quelling the burning. Officials said thousands of residents were evacuated, with more than 600 heading to shelters.

Officials did not say what may have caused the blaze. The fire came very close to some structures in South Maui, including the Maalaea Power Plant, but no deaths, injuries or structure damage was immediately reported.

The fire in Maui, the second-largest Hawaiian island in the area, drew fire engines, tankers and battalion chiefs to the scene. And fire officials said winds blowing 20 mph and higher had fanned flames across the fields.

Oprah Winfrey, who owns a home in Maui, provided responders and evacuees access to her private road for use to assist in the emergency and she tweeted “hoping for the safety of all.”

According to Hawaii’s Department of Transportation, flights had been diverted from Kahului Airport, which was operating briefly on a power generator as a result of the fire, but then power was restored and flights resumed.

Still, as the blaze continues, Hawaii tourism officials are advising visitors planning trips to or from the Kahului Airport to contact their airlines to check the status of the flights.

During the event, Maui Police Lt. Gregg Okamoto said at a news conference that as fire-related concerns had been growing, the island had experienced disruptions as people called 911 to report emergencies.

The Biblical prophecies (Luke 21, Revelation 16) foretell how the weather cycles of earth will intensify until humankind is affected with great heat as a sign of the Last Days prophecies indicating the coming end of the age.

These are signs of the Last Days revealing its time to prepare for the nearing appearance of Jesus Christ by being born again spiritually into the Kingdom of God as Jesus said we must (John 3) and His Apostles (Matthew 16:19) who were authorized described how (Acts 2).

This new birth experience brings peace and joy in the Holy Spirit now in this life, and eternal life in the world to come.

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