Devastating Wildfire on Maui Leaves 106 Dead and Counting

At least 106 people have been confirmed dead in the wake of a devastating wildfire that destroyed a historic town on Maui last week. Search teams are still combing through the ashes to find more victims, and the death toll is expected to increase by 10 to 20 per day.

Survivors of the Lahaina fire are recounting the days after the blaze, which left a charred moonscape in its wake and crippled critical services in the area. Kahula, who self-evacuated from Papalaua Beach, said the road out of town was clear but that she didn’t see any first responders. Many waited days in the dark without power and water for help to arrive before taking matters into their own hands.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) said that five of the victims have been identified so far, and that police will release the names of the other three after their families have been notified.

The wildfire has been described as the worst in the state’s history, and the damage it caused is immense. The death toll is expected to continue to rise as search efforts continue, and the community is still reeling from the tragedy.