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Ravenna Koenig

Death toll from from Maui's fires surpasses 100, according to Hawaii's governor

Volunteers stack boxes of pineapple that will be transferred to shore by a small boat on Aug. 14, 2023, in Kaanapali, Hawaii. Volunteers are continuing to bring much needed supplies to the West Maui area. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The death toll from the Maui wildfires surpassed 100 on Tuesday as local and state officials warned that number would rise while also acknowledging public frustration from residents still barred from visiting Lahaina.

The number of confirmed dead from the fires rose to at least 106 late, according to Maui County officials. Additionally, the county released the first confirmed identifications of victims from the fires: Robert Dyckman, 74, and 79-year-old Buddy Jantoc – both residents of Lahaina.

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