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Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires

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Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.

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  1. New York Post

    850 people missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says they’re ‘saddened and relieved’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said in a briefing Monday that there are 850 people still missing after the Maui wildfires burned the resort city of Lahaina to the ground and killed at least 114.

  2. The Christian Post

    Over 1,000 missing in Maui wildfires; 114 confirmed dead (opens The Christian Post)

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    More than 1,000 people are reportedly still missing in Maui due to the ongoing wildfires, with local officials recently placing the confirmed death toll at 114

  3. NBC News

    The Maui wildfires are a mass casualty disaster. People are flying in to find their loved ones. (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Families and friends of the missing people are holding out hope nearly two weeks after the wildfires broke out, as teams have now searched more than 85% of the area.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Hawaiian official says 850 on wildfire missing list ahead of Biden visit (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Wildfires on Maui have killed at least 114 people, but emergency workers are still searching through the destruction.

  5. CBS News

    850 people are still missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says (opens CBS News)

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    The mayor said on Monday that 114 people have been confirmed dead.

  6. The Washington Free Beacon

    WATCH: Biden FEMA Chief Can’t Explain 1,000 Missing People After Maui Wildfires (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    FEMA head Deanne Criswell had few answers when asked why roughly 1,000 people are still missing in the devastating Hawaii wildfires.

  7. Gizmodo

    850 People Remain Missing in Maui After Devastating Wildfires (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    114 people have been officially declared dead as a result of the fires.

  8. People

    850 People Still Missing After Maui Wildfires Says County Mayor: 'We Are Saddened About These Numbers' (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen has confirmed 850 people are still missing after the wildfires on the island, with the official death toll also rising to 114 Sunday

  9. Forbes

    850 People Still Missing After Maui Wildfires, Mayor Says (opens Forbes)

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    President Joe Biden is headed to Maui Monday to tour the disaster zone, along with the first lady as hundreds of residents remain unaccounted for.

  10. Fox News

    Maui mayor says 850 people still missing after deadly wildfires (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said around 850 people remain missing after devastating wildfires destroyed the western half of the island.

  11. FOX 35 Orlando

    Maui confronts challenge of finding over 800 missing people after deadly wildfires (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.

  12. 10TV Columbus

    More than 800 still missing after deadly Maui wildfires (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    As Maui residents begin picking up the charred pieces of their lives, they face an equally daunting task: locating hundreds of people displaced by the flames.

  13. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after deadly wildfires (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for — a staggering number that presents huge challenges for officials who are trying to determine how many of…

  14. New Hampshire Union Leader

    More than 800 people still listed as missing from Maui wildfires (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Some 850 people are still missing after the wildfires that torched parts of Maui and devastated the historic town of Lahaina, according to local officials, who announced Sunday that 85%

  15. WHDH Boston

    Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say

  16. NBC4 Washington

    Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.

  17. KOIN

    Maui confronts challenge of finding those unaccounted for after deadly fire (opens KOIN)

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    LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for — …

  18. CBS News

    Maui confronts challenge of finding more than 800 missing after wildfires (opens CBS News)

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    Two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for.

  19. NBC10 Philadelphia

    List of possible unaccounted for after Maui fire now 1,000 to 1,100 (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The list of people who may be unaccounted for in the wake of the Maui wildfires is now between 1,000 and 1,100, officials said Tuesday.

  20. ABC 7 Chicago

    Maui confronts the challenge of finding hundreds of missing people after the deadly wildfires (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.

  21. Politico

    Maui confronts challenge of finding hundreds of missing people after deadly wildfires (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    There are widely varying accounts of the tally of the missing.

  22. The Garden Island

    Maui confronts the challenge of finding hundreds of missing people (opens The Garden Island)

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    The Garden Island's feed description

    LAHAINA, Hawai‘i — Two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for — a staggering number for officials facing huge challenges to determine how many of those pe…

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