Gov. Green Announces Dramatic Drop in Number of Missing People in Maui Wildfire Aftermath

One month after the devastating wildfires that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina and other areas in Maui, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has announced that the number of missing people has dropped to 66.

The revised number of people missing was a startling drop from the list released last week in which 385 people were still listed as missing. Gov. Green said that in many cases the only information officials have is the person’s name, and the Maui Police Department is encouraging families to share information about any missing loved ones.

The announcement comes on the one-month commemoration of the wildfire, which killed at least 115 people and displaced thousands more. Gov. Green said additional deaths could be announced in the coming months as Maui police continue to investigate dozens of fatalities.

The initial number of missing people was over 3,000, and the number has fluctuated drastically since then. Gov. Green said that the state will expand mental health services to survivors and the families of victims. He added that “some people will hold out hope that their loved ones will be found.”

The wildfires in Maui have had a devastating impact on the community, and the state is doing its best to provide assistance to those affected. The revised number of missing people is a hopeful sign that more people may be found safe.