See what it's like in fire-ravaged Lahaina as aid efforts begin
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The official death toll has reached 99 in the wildfires on Maui and is expected to increase “significantly” in the coming days, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said on CNN.The blaze that devastated the historic town of Lahaina is now the deadliest US wildfire in over 100 years, officials said.
Officials will begin releasing the names of the deceased Tuesday, Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier said during a Monday news conference.
As residents sift through the ashes of what used to be homes and landmarks, some say the island is struggling to provide housing for those displaced by the fires.
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Nearly 2,000 housing units will be available for families displaced by fires
From CNN’s Raja Razek
A view of a War Memorial Gym turned into donation and medical shelter to aid victims of the Maui wildfires in Kahului, Hawaii, on August 11.
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Nearly 2,000 housing units have been secured as Maui officials scramble to house thousands of residents whose homes were decimated by wildfires, officials announced Monday.
Officials have secured 402 hotel rooms and an additional 1,400 Airbnb units will be available on Tuesday, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a news conference on Monday. Another 160 residents have also stepped up to volunteer to shelter displaced people in their homes.
About 222 displaced families have already been placed in housing, Green said.
A total of 1,418 people were staying at emergency evacuation shelters as of Friday night, officials said previously.
More than 2,200 structures have been destroyed on the fires, 86% of them residential, Green said.
About 222 displaced families have already been placed in housing, Green said. People will likely require at least 36 weeks of housing assistance.
County authorities signed a contract with the Red Cross on Monday and will be partnering with Federal Emergency Management Agency to make sure “everyone gets housed,” Green said.
An emergency proclamation that will assist residents with getting medications and medical care has also been signed, the governor said.
“We will be bringing hundreds and hundreds of mental health care workers into the state,” he added.
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Maui authorities will begin releasing identities of wildfire victims on Tuesday
From CNN's Elizabeth Wolfe
Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier speaks during a news conference on August 14, 2023.
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Maui County authorities will begin releasing the identities of those killed in the wildfires that swept across the island, police announced during a news conference Monday.
Police and county officials will release the names of people whose families have been notified, Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier said during a Monday news conference.
State law requires authorities to notify a victim’s family before releasing their name, he explained.
Meantime, crews continue to search areas impacted by the fires, he said.
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Actor Jason Momoa releases statement on Maui wildfires
From CNN's Steve Forrest
Jason Momoa seen on May 13.
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Actor Jason Momoa issued a statement Monday about the wildfires that ravaged Maui, saying “the destruction caused by these fires is heartbreaking, but our community’s resilience and strength will shine through.”
