MAUI TOLL
From the Israel-Gaza war to the Moon race: events that defined 2023
Drought made worse by climate change was cited as one of several factors behind the deadliest wildfire in the US in a century that claimed at least 115 lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui in August. Tourists and residents also fled huge fires on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu but the worst-affected country, in terms of area consumed by fire, was Canada, with over 18 million hectares of forest going up in smoke.
Maui fire victims being identified slowly, President Joe Biden yet to visit
More than 106 people have died, but only two Maui fire victims have been identified so far. Why the process is so slow, why the president has not visited them? Know in detail.
Maui wildfires: First, a ferocious fire. Now a slow, grim search for the dead.
Experts in DNA analysis, forensic anthropology, and cadaver dog handling, among others, have been called to help recover and identify the remains of over 100 people who died in a Hawaii town last week. The group includes veterans of September 11 services and the US state of California's deadliest wildfire last year. ANDE, a company that specialises in rapid DNA technology, and Colorado parks staff are also among those helping. As the number of victims continues to rise, with two identified so far, authorities say the full toll may not be known for weeks or months.
Hawaii fire death toll nears 100, and anger grows
The death toll from Hawaii's deadliest wildfire in more than a century reached 93 with many still unaccounted for, leading to criticism of the government's inaction. Recovery crews are using cadaver dogs to comb through burnt-out vehicles and homes on the island of Maui. While official estimates say more than 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed, and $5.5bn worth of damage was caused, authorities have been criticised for not activating the alert system.
As death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 93, effort to find and identify the dead is just beginning
At least 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed in West Maui, Green said, nearly all of them residential. Across the island, damage was estimated at close to USD 6 billion.
Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze, marking the ruins of homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they found human remains.
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Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 80
Hawaii's attorney general Anne Lopez is opening a legal probe into the state's handling of wildfires that killed 80 people this week. The Maui county officials gave the updated death toll late on Friday, with 1,418 people currently at emergency evacuation shelters. Many citizens have criticised the official response to the tragedy, feeling abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Some, however, were joyous after finding their homes were intact, but all those who still have habitable properties have been warned that they may not be safe.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez announce $100 million fund to help Hawaii recover from wildfire
Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez have announced a $100 million fund to help with recovery efforts for the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.
Apocalyptic scenes in Maui: Historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina looks like a war zone; wildfires lead to damages to the tune of $10 billion
The catastrophic wildfire in Lahaina has sent shockwaves through Hawaii, resulting in loss of life, extensive property damage, and an urgent need for response and recovery efforts.
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