PHOTOS: The destruction wildfires have caused in Maui

Wildfires caused significant damage to the island of Maui in Hawaii on Wednesday, killing multiple people, destroying hundreds of structures and leading to the delay of flights to and from the island.

The historic town of Lahaina was engulfed in flames and smoke. Vehicles, homes and trees have become nearly unrecognizable.

To see how severe the damage on the island is, check out the photo gallery above this story.

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Maui before the wildfires

An overhead satellite look at the island of Maui before this week's wildfire damage.

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Buildings reduced to rubble

271 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Maui.

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Cars completely destroyed

Several cars were destroyed due to Maui wildfires.

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Boats burned at Lahaina Harbor

Vehicles weren't only damaged on land. Boats in the Lahaina Harbor also suffered burn damage.

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Trees destroyed

Trees in Maui were burned to a crisp after being engulfed in flames on Wednesday.

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A view of Maui from above

An overhead view of Maui after wildfire damage.

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Burnt hillside

Some vegetation has been reduced to ash after wildfire damage.

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Delayed flights due to safety concerns

Several flights have been canceled and delayed at Kahului Airport since the wildfires hit Maui on Wednesday.

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Damage along the coastline

A coastline view of damage in Lahaina.

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Coast Guard docks near destroyed structure

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Buildings leveled by flames

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PHOTOS: The destruction wildfires have caused in Maui

Maui before the wildfires

Buildings reduced to rubble

Cars completely destroyed

Boats burned at Lahaina Harbor

Trees destroyed

A view of Maui from above

Burnt hillside

Delayed flights due to safety concerns

Damage along the coastline

Coast Guard docks near destroyed structure

Buildings leveled by flames

Wildlife charred to black