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Maui wildfire death toll, already highest in modern U.S. history, could surge

“The death toll number is always provisional, in a way,” Goldman said. “I assume people won’t stop trying to find remains and the work will take a very, very long time.” Identifying victims Of the scores killed, only nine victims were identified as of Thursday, Maui County officials said. To help speed up identification, the… Continue reading Maui wildfire death toll, already highest in modern U.S. history, could surge

Hawaii resident who barely escaped fire says ‘There is no way for us to find out who survived’ as death toll rises

KIHEI, Hawaii — Sanford Hill calls his escape from death “dumb luck.” He sits in temporary housing on the other side of Maui from his senior living facility in Lahaina. It was destroyed in the wildfire, and Hill is struggling to process how he made it — and wondering how many of his neighbors, all… Continue reading Hawaii resident who barely escaped fire says ‘There is no way for us to find out who survived’ as death toll rises

Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown

Maui residents take recovery efforts into their own hands. Republican strategists warn this week’s Georgia indictment presents a different risk for Trump. And an entire police department resigns in a Minnesota town.  Here’s what to know today.  Lahaina residents, wary of government response, set up their own aid network Kekoa Lansford, who lost his Lahaina home and… Continue reading Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown

wildfires in hawaii, death toll expected to rise, Elon Musk cagefight

In today’s newsletter: The wildfires in Hawaii, which have now killed at least 96 people, still have many searching desperately for their family members. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg says it’s “time to move on” from the potential cage fight with Elon Musk.  Here’s what to know today. Officials say Hawaii wildfire damage is close to $6 billion… Continue reading wildfires in hawaii, death toll expected to rise, Elon Musk cagefight

Lahaina blaze now the deadliest in modern U.S. history as toll rises to 93

U.S. fire administrator: collective fires top modern 10 worst The devastation resulting from a complex of fires on Maui that started Tuesday represents the deadliest U.S. fire in recent years, U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell said. “This fire now has become the deadliest in the last 10 years,” she announced at a Saturday news conference… Continue reading Lahaina blaze now the deadliest in modern U.S. history as toll rises to 93

Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises 

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Residents rebuilding together after Maui fires 01:57 GOP presidential candidates make appearances at Iowa State Fair 02:00 Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina left devastated after deadly wildfires 01:48 U.S. sounds alarm over safety of Nigerien president amid coup… Continue reading Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises 

Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises 03:53 UP NEXT Residents rebuilding together after Maui fires 01:57 GOP presidential candidates make appearances at Iowa State Fair 02:00 Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina… Continue reading Families in desperate search for loved ones as Maui fires death toll rises

Death toll of Maui fires rises to 80 

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Florida schools caught up in Culture Wars 06:03 Security heightens as charges are expected in Trump Georgia case 07:30 Now Playing Officials: Death toll of Maui fires rises to 80 04:54 UP NEXT The GOP’s Identity Crisis: Trump’s MAGA Extremists… Continue reading Death toll of Maui fires rises to 80 

Death toll rises to 55 as Hawaii battles blazes

Almost 15,000 visitors left Maui on Thursday On Thursday, 14,900 visitors left Maui on flights, the county said in an update early Friday.  American Airlines and United Airlines had flown empty planes to the island Thursday to aid in evacuating travelers whose plans were upended by the wildfires. Earlier Thursday, tourism officials reported that more… Continue reading Death toll rises to 55 as Hawaii battles blazes