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Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110

The cause of the deadly wildfire is under investigation. FEMA opened its first disaster recovery center on Maui, and President Joe Biden will visit Monday to survey the damage.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Maui wildfire victims include music-loving local, a family of four and a man protecting his dog

The blaze is one of the deadliest in the US, leaving buildings and people’s homes burnt to ashes

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Joe and Jill Biden to visit fire-ravaged Hawaii as death toll hits 110

President has faced criticism for not speaking about wildfire disaster earlier and using the wrong name when referring to Maui

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 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

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

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