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Maui Fire Death Toll Reaches 114 As Island Nears Containment Of Multiple Blazes

Headline from Forbes, from the development of Aug 16, 2023

Newest development Aug 19, 2023 · 3 reportsThe Maui wildfires already caused widespread damage in Lahaina, but more remains at risk

The wildfires in Maui first began on August 8 and have since taken the lives of more than 100 people and laid waste to thousands of structures across the island, most of which are residential.

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  1. Maui’s death toll reaches 111 as search and rescue efforts continue

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

  2. Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says

    Headline from Omaha World-Herald ·

  3. Names this update

    Maui Fire Death Toll Reaches 114 As Island Nears Containment Of Multiple Blazes

    Headline from Forbes ·

  4. Newest

    The Maui wildfires already caused widespread damage in Lahaina, but more remains at risk

    Headline from Insider ·

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  1. CNN

    Death toll rises to 89 in Maui fires as searches through destroyed town continue (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The death toll in the Maui wildfire keeps mounting as search teams and their cadaver dogs continue the grim work of sifting through the ruins of burned buildings that once made up vibrant communities on island – including the picturesque town of Lahaina.

  2. The Times of Israel

    Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Investigation launched into apparent failure of warning systems as residents return to almost completely destroyed town of Lahaina

  3. NWI Times

    Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins (opens NWI Times)

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    NWI Times's feed description

    The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people.

  4. People

    Governor of Hawaii Says Maui Wildfire Death Toll Will Continue to Rise as an Estimated 1,000 People Remain Missing (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    With large areas of the island of Maui decimated, a death toll of 67 people and counting and the historic town of Lahaina in ruins, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green warned that fatalities may continue to rise as first responders reach parts of the island that had previously been inaccessible due to ongoing fi…

  5. Bangor Daily News

    Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires, while survivors return to decimated homes (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Hawaii emergency management records show no indication that warning sirens sounded before people ran for their lives from the wildfires.

  6. The Guardian

    Hawaii fires: fresh blaze prompts renewed evacuations as Maui death toll rises (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    At least 80 people killed in deadliest disaster in the state’s history, as questions asked about the local warning system

  7. NBC News

    Maui fires live updates: Death toll rises as search for missing goes on (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Maui wildfires death toll rose as residents returned to Lahaina and the search for the missing went on in Hawaii. It is likely the largest natural disaster in the state’s history.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    Hawaii Attorney General to probe Maui wildfire response – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    At least 80 people have died in wildfires on Hawaii's Maui island, making it the deadliest natural disaster in the state's history. Residents of the devastated city of Lahain returned home to take stock of the damage.

  9. KCEN Waco

    As death toll from Maui fire reaches 93, authorities say effort to count the losses is just starting (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    The blaze is already considered the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.

  10. Voice of America

    With 89 Dead, Maui Wildfire Deadliest in US in More Than 100 Years (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    At least two other fires have been burning in Maui

  11. CNN

    August 14 Maui wildfire news (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Catastrophic wildfires have scorched Maui, killing dozens of people and destroying most of the historic town of Lahaina. Follow here for live updates.

  12. Sioux City Journal

    Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    Beyond the 80 confirmed deaths, hundreds of other people were unaccounted for.

  13. The Christian Post

    Death toll in Maui wildfires rises to 93; local churches provide aid amid their own suffering (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    As the deadliest U S wildfire in over a century has claimed 93 lives in Maui, Hawaii, with the death toll expected to rise as search efforts continue, local churches are providing help despite having ...

  14. Washington Times

    Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the U.S. in more than 100 years (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A raging wildfire that swept through a picturesque town on the Hawaiian island of Maui this week has killed at least 89 people, authorities said Saturday, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire of the past century.

  15. Newsweek

    Maui wildfire update: Hundreds missing in deadliest blaze in over a century (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The fires have killed at least 93 people and incinerated thousands of structures, mostly residential.

  16. The Oregonian

    Maui death toll rises to 93 with 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Maui wildfire is the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years.

  17. NPR

    Maui's wildfire sets a deadly record (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The wildfire that tore through parts of Maui has killed at least 93 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.

  18. PJ Media

    Death Toll From Maui Fire Rises to 89 (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    At least 89 people have died after a wildfire devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui, making it the most deadly wildfire in the United States in over a century....

  19. CBS News

    Death toll reaches 89 in Maui wildfires as Hawaii governor says focus is on "loss of life" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The newly released figure makes it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.

  20. CBS News

    Maui wildfires death toll rises to 93, making it the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it became a state (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Saturday that operations would focus on "the loss of life."

  21. News Nation Now

    Death toll in Maui rises to 89 with 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged. Follow live updates (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, whi…

  22. WHDH Boston

    Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfires start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Deadly wildfires that swept with alarming speed and strength through the Hawaiian island of Maui reduced hundreds of homes to ash, sending emergency

  23. Gizmodo

    Maui’s Death Toll Rises to 96 After Days of Devastating Fires (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The wildfires in Maui are some of the deadliest fires that the U.S. has seen in about a century.

  24. Local News 8

    The death toll from the Maui wildfires has climbed to 96. Here’s what we know about the deadliest US fire in over a century (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Crews in west Maui are continuing the heart-wrenching work of sifting through the ashes of what used to be homes and beloved landmarks as the death toll from the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years is still rising.

  25. KTVZ Bend

    The death toll from the Maui wildfires has climbed to 99. Here’s what we know about the deadliest US fire in over a century (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Nouran Salahieh, Lauren Mascarenhas and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Crews in west Maui are doing the devastating work of sifting through the ashes of incinerated homes and beloved landmarks as the death toll from the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years is still rising.

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