Hawaii's Maui Fire Death Toll Revised to 97 After DNA Identification

The number of confirmed fatalities from the Maui wildfires in Hawaii has been revised down to 97, lower than the previously reported 115, as DNA tests helped identify victims. The number of missing people has also decreased from 41 to 31. The identification process involves DNA tests, dental work, and medical devices. The fire, which occurred on August 8, is the deadliest in the US in over a century. The region now faces a long recovery process, including hazardous waste removal, and residents are calling for faster federal aid.