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Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Cell phone photos and some metadata. A son's search for his mother in Maui

Jason Musgrove has been in agony for more than a week. He's had no contact from his 69-year-old mother, who has mobility issues. She was last seen escorted out of her apartment building on Aug. 8.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 106, as county begins releasing names

Maui County released the names of two people killed in the wildfire that all but incinerated the historic town of Lahaina Tuesday evening, as the death toll rose to 106

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

As people fled the fires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but many remain lost.

Pets and people are recovering this week after fleeing Maui wildfires that claimed over 90 lives and decimated a historic town

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

As people fled the fires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but many remain lost

Pets and people are recovering this week after fleeing Maui wildfires that claimed over 90 lives and decimated a historic town

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires

Videos showing downed power lines apparently sparking some of the early blazes in the Maui wildfires have become key evidence in the search for a cause

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Hawaii fires: Maui residents and officials implore tourists to stay away

As the island recovers from the deadly fires, those visiting for leisure are being requested to avoid the region

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023

First Hawaii fire victims named, amid questions over whether power line decision fueled blazes

So far 106 fatalities have been identified but number of dead is expected to rise as teams search devastated neighborhoods

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023

Maui survivors describe fleeing wildfire

At least 99 people have been reported dead from the wildfires in Maui. Survivors recount their story to Salon

Salon · Aug 15, 2023

Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire for more than a century

The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.

LiveScience · Aug 15, 2023