Trapped by a wildfire, their escape routes were blocked. Why?
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A BBC investigation reveals confusion between officials as an inferno destroyed a town in Hawaii.

At least 99 people died when an inferno destroyed the town of Lahaina in the deadliest wildfire in modern US history.

Through first-hand accounts, as well as police bodycam footage and recordings, a BBC investigation reveals why it was so hard to escape - and uncovers mistakes from authorities...

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