Latest news as 55 killed in Maui wildfires with people forced to jump into sea to escape

Hawaii Governor Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.

A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighbourhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition.

A flyover of historic Lahaina showed entire neighbourhoods that had been a vibrant vision of colour and island life reduced to grey ash.