Maui Wildfires: Death Toll Revised to 97, Missing Persons List Released

The death toll from the Maui wildfires in Hawaii has been revised down from at least 115 to 97, according to Governor Josh Green. The number was adjusted after the Department of Defense and physical anthropologists helped identify the victims. Of the 97 deaths, 74 have been identified, while 31 people are still reported missing. The cause of the wildfires, which destroyed 2,200 structures and burned 5.39 square miles, is still under investigation. Local and state officials have faced criticism for their response to the fires, leading to an assessment by a third-party organization.