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Seven people are unaccounted for after a fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County, exploded, causing fires, evacuations, and power outages, with ongoing investigations into the cause and safety concerns.
Two police officers were injured by gunfire while responding to a report of a child being shot at an East Lansdowne home, which later became engulfed in flames. Multiple family members, including children and adults, are unaccounted for after the fire, and it remains unclear whether a child was shot, what happened to the shooter, and whether anyone else was inside the house. The officers are in stable condition, and the incident is being treated as an active crime scene.
Governor Josh Green hopes that the number of people unaccounted for from the Lahaina fire in Maui, currently at 388, will drop below 50 when a new list is released. The death toll from the wildfire has reached 115, and Green expects the number of missing individuals to be in the lower double digits. While it is not much consolation, it is a relief that the number is not as high as initially projected.
Maui police have released the identities of three more victims of the Lahaina fire, bringing the total confirmed deaths to 115. Recovery efforts have now shifted to locating and identifying victims from fragments and ash, as the remaining remains are unlikely to be recognizable. Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for, leaving uncertainty about the final number of fire fatalities. The focus is now on developing methods to identify bodies that have been exposed to high temperatures for extended periods, potentially through DNA sampling.
Maui County officials in Hawaii have released a list of 388 people who are still unaccounted for after the devastating wildfires earlier this month. The list, validated by the FBI, is part of efforts to "un-duplicate" people reported missing. The number of missing had fluctuated throughout the week, but an additional 1,732 people have since been found safe and well. The release of the list aims to aid the investigation, although officials acknowledge it may cause pain for loved ones. Hawaiian Electric is facing lawsuits for allegedly sparking the wildfires, and Maui County has sued the utility for not shutting off power and failing to maintain equipment.
The number of people unaccounted for after the wildfire in Lahaina, Maui has dropped from over 1,000 to 388, according to Maui County officials. The county has released a "validated list" of names to aid in the investigation, although it may cause distress to families. The fluctuation in numbers is due to efforts to "un-duplicate people" reported missing. The death toll remains at 115, with 46 people identified and families notified. Officials are urging relatives to provide DNA samples to help identify recovered remains.
Maui County officials have released a list of nearly 400 people who remain unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires that hit the island earlier this month. The list, compiled by the FBI, aims to help identify individuals who have been accounted for. The number of unaccounted individuals has dropped from over 1,000. At least 115 people have been confirmed dead, making it the deadliest wildfire disaster in the US in over a century. Search crews, including cadaver dogs, have completed searches of single-story homes and are now focusing on multi-story homes and commercial properties.
Maui County officials have validated a list of 388 individuals who remain unaccounted for after the Lahaina wildfire disaster on August 8. An additional 1,732 individuals who were initially reported as unaccounted for have since been found safe. The validated list has been released to aid in the investigation, but it may cause pain for the loved ones of those listed. The Maui Police Department is urging the public to provide information on anyone who is reported unaccounted for and whose name is on the list, as well as to contact the FBI if they recognize a name and know the person to be safe.
Maui County has released a list of names of individuals who are currently unaccounted for following the devastating Lahaina fire, which destroyed multiple homes and forced evacuations. The list aims to help locate and reunite missing persons with their families, as authorities continue their search and rescue efforts.
The number of people who may be unaccounted for after the Maui wildfires has been revised to 1,000 to 1,100, according to officials. However, this does not necessarily mean that these individuals are missing. The list includes names of those reported as missing or unaccounted for, and authorities are working to verify the information. The number of confirmed deaths from the fires stands at 115. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and provide more details.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green stated that over 1,000 people are still unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires in Maui County. Search and rescue operations have covered 85% of the impacted area, but the remaining 15% may take weeks to search due to the need to peel back structures. Green expressed concerns that some remains may be impossible to recover meaningfully due to the intensity of the fire. He also addressed the issue of emergency sirens not being sounded, explaining that historically, they are used for tsunamis and hurricanes, not fires.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green revealed that over 1,000 people are still unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires in Maui County. Search and rescue operations have covered 85% of the impacted area, but the remaining 15% may take weeks to search due to the need to peel back structures. Green expressed concerns that some remains may be impossible to recover meaningfully due to the intensity of the fire. He defended the decision not to sound emergency sirens, stating that they are typically used for tsunamis and hurricanes, and using them for wildfires could have caused more harm.
One person has died and several others are unaccounted for after a house explosion in Plum, Pennsylvania. The explosion caused significant damage to the surrounding area, with witnesses describing it as resembling a war zone. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.
Two people may still be trapped inside a partially collapsed six-story apartment building in Iowa, while three others remain unaccounted for as the rescue operation continues into its 36th hour. The city of Davenport had planned to demolish the building, but those plans have been put on hold after a ninth person was rescued alive from the rubble. The cause of the collapse is still unknown, but the building's owner had current permits for repairs to the exterior wall. No deaths have been reported, but the collapse destroyed entire rooms of residents' possessions and left some with no place to live.
An apartment building in downtown Davenport, Iowa collapsed on Sunday, with "some" people unaccounted for. Firefighters rescued seven people and escorted another 12 from the building, but the exact number of casualties is unknown. Rescue operations are ongoing, and a specialized unit has been requested to search for survivors. The stability of the building is a concern for rescuers, and the cause of the collapse is not clear at this point. The public is being asked to avoid the downtown area.