As the wildfires continue to rage, 14,900 visitors left Maui on flights yesterday, according to Maui County.
As the wildfires continue to rage, , according to Maui County.
The mayor, who grew up on Maui, said he's familiar with Lahaina. His mother worked at one of the local restaurants for 17 years.As the death toll from the wildfires continues to climb, authorities are bringing in cadaver dogs to search for more victims, according to the mayor.Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
"There is so much support," he said."Right now, our focus is on fighting the fires, saving lives where we can or preventing further harm, of course property as well. We'll get to the investigative stage when that's appropriate." A total of 19 deaths were confirmed on Thursday and 36 were confirmed on Wednesday, according to Maui County.Maui wildfires 'likely the largest natural disaster in state’s history': GovernorThe wildfires that have devastated Maui are"likely the largest natural disaster in Hawaii’s state history,” Gov. Josh Green said during a press briefing Thursday evening.
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