The death toll resulting from the wildfires that occurred on Maui, a Hawaiian island, last week has now reached 93 individuals. This tragedy marks the most fatal fire incident in modern U.S. history. Officials anticipate that the number of casualties will continue to rise.
John Pelletier, the Chief of Police in Maui, located in the westernmost part of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, has reported that although two victims have been identified, their names have not been disclosed. Pelletier mentioned on Saturday that the process of identifying the charred and delicate remains has proven to be challenging, with the remains deteriorating upon handling.
Saturday marked the introduction of cadaver-sniffing dogs to aid in the search for additional victims.
Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii conveyed to CNN’s “State of the Union” program on Sunday that the entire historic town of Lahaina was completely consumed by the fire. This tragic event has left the community in a state of disbelief and grief.