“LAHAINA Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 96 as Crews Continue Search for Victims”

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Crews in west Maui are continuing the difficult task of searching through the ashes left behind by the deadliest US wildfire in over 100 years. The death toll has risen to 96, with more people still unaccounted for. The fires, which started on Tuesday, spread rapidly due to strong winds, destroying homes and landmarks. The Lahaina wildfire, the most destructive of the fires, traveled at an astonishing speed of one mile per minute. The devastation has displaced thousands of people, and the estimated losses are around $6 billion. The fires have become the deadliest in the US in over a century. ABC7 New York reported

Crews in west Maui are tirelessly sorting through the remains of destroyed homes and landmarks after the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit the area. The death toll has risen to 96, with more people still unaccounted for. The fires began spreading rapidly on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. The Lahaina wildfire, the most destructive and deadly of the fires, traveled at an incredible speed of one mile per minute. The devastation is concentrated in Lahaina, an area that drew millions of tourists each year and is now completely destroyed. Over 2,200 structures have been damaged or destroyed, with 86% of them being residential. The fires have displaced thousands of people, with many seeking shelter in emergency evacuation centers. The search for victims is ongoing, with only 3% of the fire zone searched so far. Authorities are urging those with missing family members to coordinate DNA tests to assist in the identification process. The fires in Maui have surpassed the 2018 Camp Fire in California as the deadliest in the US in over a century. The sirens in the area were not activated during the fires, and emergency communications were limited due to power and cell service outages. Hawaii’s main electric provider is facing a lawsuit claiming that their power lines contributed to the spread of the fire. A comprehensive review of the officials’ response to the wildfires is also underway..