Hawaii Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 36, Historic Town Turns to Ashes – News18

Posted on August 10, 2023 by pankajdave

US: At Least 6 Dead as Wildfire Razes Hawaiian Town Maui - News18

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Last Updated: August 10, 2023, 14:21 IST

Members of a Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources wildland firefighting crew on Maui battle a fire in Kula, Hawaii, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (The Maui News via AP)

Tragic wildfire in Hawaiian town claims 36 lives as officials continue firefighting efforts. Devastating impact and loss acknowledged

The death toll from a wildfire that turned a historic Hawaiian town to ashes has risen to 36 people, officials said Wednesday.

“As the firefighting efforts continue, 36 total fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire,” the Maui county government said in a statement.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)