Maui Disaster Response and Recovery Update: Gov. Green and Officials Provide Insights
The death toll from the Lahaina fire in Maui has risen to 89, making it the deadliest fire in the U.S. in recent years. Only 3% of the burned area has been searched so far, and the number of casualties is expected to increase. The fire, which was fast-moving and grass-fed, outpaced the efforts of firefighters in the early hours. An investigation into the fire is ongoing, and government officials provided updates on the search effort, aid for displaced residents, and the origins of the fire.