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  2. Fleetwood Mac star's restaurant destroyed

    Ian Youngs

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    Mick Fleetwood at the Grammy Awards in February
    Image caption: Mick Fleetwood said he would help the community "in the days and months and years to come"

    Mick Fleetwood, the co-founder of rock band Fleetwood Mac, is among a string of celebrities who have homes on Maui.

    He also owned Fleetwood's bar and restaurant in Lahaina. It, like much of the town, has been destroyed.

    He wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) the fires were "a devastating moment for Maui, and many are suffering unimaginable loss".

    Quote Message: On behalf of myself and my family, I share my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of Maui. We are committed to supporting the community and those affected by this disaster in the days and months and years to come. from Mick Fleetwood
    Mick Fleetwood

    Other stars who are reported to have homes on the island include singers Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler, Kris Kristofferson and Paul Simon; and actors Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Jim Carrey.

    Oprah Winfrey is another resident, and spoke to the BBC about helping out by buying supplies for those who have been made homeless.

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    Video caption: Oprah hands out supplies in Hawaii: ‘It’s a little overwhelming'

    Aquaman star Jason Momoa, one of the most famous actors to hail from Hawaii, wrote on Instagram that he was "devastated and heartbroken" by the tragedy.