Devastating wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have claimed the lives of at least 99 people while many more remain missing, according to authorities. Officials on Maui have repeatedly warned that the death toll is expected to rise as they work to contain the active blazes and assess the damage. Franklin Trejos, 68, died in the historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8, his friend Shannon Weber-Bogar confirmed to ABC News.
Franklin Trejos' remains were found covering his friend Geoff Bogar's dog, a golden retriever named Sam, whom he had tried to save from the deadly fires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
These are some of the lives lost in Maui | News, Sports, Jobs mauinews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mauinews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Maui fire victims: Man died shielding beloved dog in fires identified, as search continues nbcnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nbcnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Hawaii wildfires: A look at some of the lives lost in Maui nydailynews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nydailynews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.