Posted on Aug 13, 2023
Death toll from Maui fire climbs to 93, becoming deadliest in modern U.S. history
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A devastating wildfire that tore though parts of Maui and destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina has killed at least 93, officials said Saturday evening, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in Maui as officials begin to assess the emergency response. Meanwhile, firefighters are still working to contain three separate wildfires on the Hawaiian island.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Saturday afternoon that hundreds of people were still unaccounted for and he expected the number of dead to increase.
"We want to brace people for that," Green said. The governor added that the road to recovery would be a long one.
A devastating wildfire that tore though parts of Maui and destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina has killed at least 93, officials said Saturday evening, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in Maui as officials begin to assess the emergency response. Meanwhile, firefighters are still working to contain three separate wildfires on the Hawaiian island.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Saturday afternoon that hundreds of people were still unaccounted for and he expected the number of dead to increase.
"We want to brace people for that," Green said. The governor added that the road to recovery would be a long one.
Death toll from Maui fire climbs to 93, becoming deadliest in modern U.S. history
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he has ordered a comprehensive review to understand the actions taken before, during and after last week's wildfires on Maui.
In a 9-minute audio released Sunday, the governor said more than 2,700 structures were destroyed in and around the historic town of Lahaina. The death toll remains at 93 but "I do expect the numbers to rise.""...
..."Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he has ordered a comprehensive review to understand the actions taken before, during and after last week's wildfires on Maui.
In a 9-minute audio released Sunday, the governor said more than 2,700 structures were destroyed in and around the historic town of Lahaina. The death toll remains at 93 but "I do expect the numbers to rise.""...
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