Tragic Death of Maui Wildfire Survivor After Weeks in Burn Unit
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A woman who escaped the Maui wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending over seven weeks in a hospital burn unit. Laurie Allen was among the 98 people killed by the fire that devastated historic Lahaina on August 8. Her husband, Perry Allen, lost a lifetime of work when their home burned. Allen endured infections and multiple operations, including skin grafts, but her prognosis worsened in recent days. Authorities have urged residents not to sift through the ashes for belongings due to concerns about toxins.
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