Maui Wildfire Crisis: Relief Efforts and Support for Victims

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Maui Wildfire Crisis: Relief Efforts and Support for Victims
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The death toll from the Maui wildfire has risen to at least 114, with hundreds of people still missing in the historic coastal port city of Lahaina, which was almost completely destroyed by the blaze. Search and rescue teams, including federal personnel and cadaver dogs, are combing through the burn area for human remains. The governor of Hawaii has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and the destruction caused by the fire. The Maui emergency chief has resigned amid criticism over the decision not to sound outdoor warning sirens during the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and federal emergency response teams have been deployed to assist.

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