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Hawaii Wildfires: 1,100 People Still Missing After Deadly Wildfires Ravage Maui

Around 1,100 individuals remain missing following devastating wildfires in Hawaii, reports the county, with authorities seeking family assistance to identify victims' remains.

Hawaii Wildfires: 1,100 People Still Missing After Deadly Wildfires Ravage Maui

Around 1,100 individuals remain missing following devastating wildfires in Hawaii, reports the county, with authorities seeking family assistance to identify victims' remains. Reportedly, the fires, the deadliest in a century in the US, claimed at least 115 lives and destroyed parts of Maui's tourist town of Lahaina. The FBI is cross-referencing multiple lists and has gathered DNA samples for identification. However, only 27 out of 115 victims have been recognised, highlighting the need for more family DNA samples. Hawaii Wildfire Video: People Jump in Ocean to After Forest Fires in Maui, Viral Clip Surfaces.

Over 1,100 Still Missing After Hawaii Wildfires

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