The Latest Breaking News from Maui

Hawaii fire survivors urged to submit DNA to help identify victims

Governor Josh Green tells people to prepare for ‘a lot more loss of life’ as search continues for bodies in ruins of Lahaina

The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2023

Maui fires – latest: California woman named as first tourist among victims as Hawaii asks more families for DNA

Authorities have confirmed 115 deaths following the deadliest wildfire in more than a century in the United States

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Maui's number of people not accounted for after fires rises back above 1,000

"I know it is confusing, because the numbers do change," FBI Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill said on Tuesday.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

Maui fires – latest: Biden promises to assist survivors for ‘as long as it takes’ as death toll hits 115

After facing criticism for his response to the disaster, the President met with officials and survivors in Maui on Monday

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Hawaii wildfires: Joe Biden visits devastated island of Maui following days of criticism

US president visits Maui 13 days after devastating wildfires broke out

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

Maui confronts challenge of finding those unaccounted for after deadly fire

Maui authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

US President Biden tours aftermath of deadly Maui fires, visits Lahaina

Visit comes 13 days after Hawaiian island experienced deadliest US fire in more than a century, killing at least 114.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

Biden tells Hawaii that the US ‘grieves with you’ as he surveys Maui wildfire devastation

President praised the residents of Hawaii for showing ‘absolute incredible courage’ in the face of tragedy

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Maui guest interrupts Steve Bannon broadcast to rail against politicisation of wildfire coverage

Journalist Nick Sortor was interrupted by a man who popped up behind him on camera

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for

The list of unaccounted for once contained more than 2,000 names, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said. The death toll rose to 115 people Monday.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023