In a heart-wrenching update, the number of people known to have perished in the devastating wildfire that ravaged a Hawaiian town has exceeded 100, according to the state’s Governor, Josh Green.
The death toll, which has slowly climbed in the past few days, now stands at 101 lives lost. The search and rescue teams have covered over a quarter of the disaster zone, focusing on Lahaina, a once picturesque tourist spot on Maui, now reduced to ashes.
Governor Green has expressed deep concern, warning that the final count from this tragedy is expected to be much higher. He has urged Hawaiians to brace themselves for a toll that could be two or three times the current number.
This heartbreaking incident has already made last week’s wildfire the deadliest in the United States in over a century, leaving the entire nation in mourning.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the affected families and communities during this difficult time.