'I'm completely heartbroken over this': The Rock's message for people of Hawaii after devastating fires

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has shared an empowering message to the people of Hawaii after a wildfire ravaged the island of Maui and killed at least 93 people.

The actor, 51, posted an emotional video of himself addressing the wildfire and urged first responders and locals to "stay strong''. 

The Hollywood star said he was "completely heartbroken" over the fire and said he hoped his fans could donate to a local community foundation in Hawaii that he linked in his Instagram bio.

"I know that by now all of you around the world have seen the complete destruction and devastation that has hit our islands and Maui," he said in the clip shared to his more than 389 million Instagram followers. 

Watch the video above.

"I'm completely heartbroken over this and I know all of you are too. Everything that I've seen transpire over these past couple of days, everything that continues to transpire hour-by-hour, minute-by-minute, it's all heartbreaking."

The Rock, who is known for hit films including Scorpion King, Black Adam and Red Notice, thanked fans for their "support and prayers" amid the wildfire.  

"Thank you guys around the world for all of your love and your support, your light, your prayers. Thank you for sending them to the islands of Hawaii, the people of Hawaii."

He added: "I have been speaking with organisations on the ground who have boots on the ground and I will continue to get as much information as possible."

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He wrote in his caption: "Heartbroken but our faith and mana is strong."

Mana in native Hawaiian culture means "spiritual energy of power and strength".

The Rock added: "First responders, health care teams, hotels, locals businesses, boots on the ground organisations and all our local heroes, stay strong - we love you and appreciate you.

"All our local families, our ohana, our aiga [family], stay strong thru (sic) this devastating time."

He finished: "Resilience resolve is our DNA. Our ancestors are in our blood. This is who we are. This is what we do. I love you. Stay strong."

It was reported that the fire is the deadliest wildfire of the past century. 

At least 93 people were killed in the blaze that tore through the town of Lahaina.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority asked tourists to leave the island on Wednesday to help residents and communities recover from the wildfire and devastation caused.