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Thousands have been told to evacuate across Hawaii this morning.<\/p>\n
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Oprah Winfrey has denied allegations she refused to allow Hawaiians fleeing from an incoming Tsunami to use her private road from Wailea to Kula.<\/p>\n
Tsunami warnings were issued across Hawaii, Japan and much of the United States\u2019 west coast after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Russia late on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Waves could reportedly reach up to 3 metres high, according to the Meteorological agency<\/p>\n
Videos emerged on social media this morning of Hawaiians accusing the legendary TV host of refusing to open her private road running from Wailea to Kula to allow locals to flee.<\/p>\n
Read more: LIVE: US and Japan brace for tsunamis with millions evacuated after 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Read more: Huge traffic jams in Hawaii as hundreds of people flee tsunami<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n I live down the street from Oprah\u2019s gate on Maui, they opened the gate let a group through then closed it again. They didn\u2019t let the black truck in while I was there. Maui Tsunami pic.twitter.com\/Wr73xyzOsm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ellencomofitness (@ellenfitforever) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n A spokesperson for Oprah has insisted this is not the case, however, and said the road is being used by police to help locals.<\/p>\n “As soon as we heard the tsunami warnings, we contacted local law enforcement and FEMA to ensure the road was opened,\u201d the spokesperson told the Mirror US.<\/p>\n “Any reports otherwise are false. Local law enforcement are currently on site helping residents through 50 cars at a time to ensure everyone\u2019s safety. The road will remain open as long as necessary.”<\/p>\n Oprah Winfrey’s estate is seen on March 16, 2004 in Kula, Hawaii.<\/p>\n\n
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