"Maui Wildfires: Missing Persons Count Revealed, Governor Expects Double-Digit Figures"
The number of unaccounted people after the Maui wildfires in Hawaii may drop to under 50, according to Governor Josh Green. Authorities have made significant progress in locating individuals, and a formal announcement is expected on Friday. The death toll remains at 115. The governor has requested a comprehensive review of the fires, as officials faced scrutiny over their response. Maui Mayor Richard T. Bissen acknowledged the initial difficulty in assessing the severity of the situation and expressed devastation upon learning of the lives lost.