The Latest Breaking News from Maui

Maui Fire Survivors Tell Of Chabad’s Assistance In Wake Of Disaster

When Ido Sarfati moved to the town of Lahaina to Maui a decade ago, he thought he had the perfect place to build a business

Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

A survivor’s harrowing escape from Maui blaze: ‘We have to jump in the water’

Ana Carolina Penedo jumped into the ocean with her mother as flames razed Hawaii’s former capital leaving dozens dead

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023

Obama posts heartfelt video on Maui wildfires: ‘We have to step up’

‘Thoughts and prayers in a moment like this are not enough,’ former president tells public as he appeals for donations to help those impacted by the wildfires

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Hawaii wildfires: A brief history of natural disasters blighting the tropical paradise

Climate crisis and agricultural neglect are blamed for the Pacific state’s increasing vulnerability to fires, which were until recently considered a rare occurrence on the islands

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Barack Obama urges public donations to Hawaiian wildfire charities, saying ‘we have to step up’

The former US president, along with Jason Momoa and Bella Hadid, are among the famous faces encouraging public donations amid the ongoing wildfires

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

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

The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose again on Tuesday as officials warned that number would rise while also acknowledging public frustration from residents still barred from visiting Lahaina.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2023

Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more

Hawaii’s governor is warning that scores more people could be found dead following the wildfires on Maui even as the number of death approached 100

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Paris Hilton enjoys Maui beach holiday just miles from fire-ravaged town of Lahaina

The heiress was seen holidaying with her husband, Carter Reum, and their infant son, as officials plead with tourists to stay away from the stricken island

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Nearly a week after Maui wildfire, islanders survey the aftermath and look ahead to long recovery

The wildfire that swept across Maui nearly a week ago turned one of the nation’s most celebrated island vistas into an ashen moonscape and killed at least 99 people, a number that officials warn could rise by scores as the search continues.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Maui fires – update: Biden says he doesn’t want to ‘get in the way’ as Hawaii death toll reaches 101

At least 101 people have been killed in the wildfires which tore through the historic town of Lahaina

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023