"Tragedy Strikes Maui: Death Toll Rises in Devastating Wildfires"

The death toll from the Maui wildfires in Hawaii has reached 96, making it the deadliest wildfire in the US in over a century. Search crews are going street by street through the affected neighborhoods, expecting to find more victims in the coming days. Cellphone service has been partially restored, reducing the number of missing people to about 1,300. The government is providing hotel rooms for displaced residents and FEMA is offering financial assistance. The Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional funding for disaster relief. The cause of the wildfires is under investigation, and authorities are examining their response. The fires have destroyed most of the historic town of Lahaina, with an estimated value of $5.6 billion lost. Toxic byproducts and lack of homes remain major concerns. Oprah Winfrey has been providing aid and support to the affected community.