Authorities say they expect the death toll to rise significantly. Wildfires are still burning and firefighters are working to bring them under control. These pictures are from the us national guard, which is providing assistance. Hawaiians are donating supplies to be sent to the worst affected areas. But locals on the island of maui say much more help is needed. Hawaiis governor gave this update a little earlier. It is a harrowing sight in maui. When those providers, the police in this division, do come across scenes in houses or businesses, its very difficult for them because they know ultimately theyll be sharing with our people that there have been more fatalities. I do expect the numbers to rise. Questions are now being asked about whether hawaiis Early Warning systems were used, or if they malfunctioned. The states Attorney General is conducting a comprehensive review of what happened. Our correspondent, sophie long, sent this report from maui. The fire left more than a city devas
still being counted? i don t think it will ever be the same. i hope it will be better. that s my prayer. and i believe that, i think one day, you know, it can be an even better lahaina than it was hopefully, that is what i hope at least. how do they explain to those too young to understand what their parents can t comprehend? children live in a moment when they re young. - so you may have to explain it more than once with them. - but all you can do isjust be straightforward, tell them - the fire took the house. the terrible thing is that, it s going to be hard - because the next fire, i you know, the next time they hear fire, that fear is going to come back. i we actually had one lady beating on our window, save me, save me. these people may have lost their homes but they have not lost their hope.