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Zeng Hui/Xinhua via Getty Images(KAHULUI, Hawaii) The rebuilding process has begun across Maui, following the devastating wildfires that killed at least 115 people and displaced thousands more.
Here is the latest news out of Maui as officials and residents alike trudge forward toward recovery following the tragedy.
This page will be regularly updated.
The fires
The Upcountry fire is 90% contained and has affected an estimated 1,081 acres.
The Kula fire is 95% contained and has affected an estimated 202 acres.
The Lahaina fire is 100% contained and has affected an estimated 2,170 acres.
Officials say that containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been enclosed by a control line. This reflects the opportunity for the fire to spread beyond its original border into new areas, according to Maui County officials.
The fires do not pose a threat, according to the Maui Fire Department.
The death toll
The death toll stands at 115.
Of the deceased, 54 have been
(KAHULUI, Hawaii) — The rebuilding process has begun across Maui, following the devastating wildfires that killed at least 115 people and displaced thousands more. Here is the latest news out of Maui as officials and residents alike trudge forward toward recovery following the tragedy. This page […]
There are 115 confirmed fatalities with 55 individuals now identified publicly following notification of next of kin. EPA has completed work in Kula and has completed removal of hazardous material at 268 properties in total, which is roughly 15% of the total number of properties.
The Salvation Army has prepared 55,303 meals and coordinated a total of 352,597 meals through local and nonprofit partnerships at 39 feeding locations during the initial phase of the relief effort, now transitioned from shelters to local hotels.