Hawaii beachside resort rocked by explosion, injuring at least 7 people
An explosion rocked a Hawaiian resort at around sunset on Thursday, injuring several people as smoke and debris clouded the postcard-perfect setting, authorities said.
The blast happened at around 6:15 p.m., bringing Maui police officers and firefighters to 2481 Kāʻanapali Parkway, which is the address of The Whaler resort, officials said.
Seven people, between the ages of 18 to 74, were injured, police told NBC affiliate KHNL.
Three people were critically injured, with one person flown to Maui Memorial Medical Center's emergency room, the station reported.
"All victims have been transported from the scene," the Maui County Fire Department said in a statement late Thursday night. "There is no additional threat."
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