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Wildfire updates for Monday Aug. 14 are posted: HERE.

Firefighters continue to battle the Upcountry/Kula fire that was about 60% contained as of Sunday evening. The water is unsafe to drink or cook with in the impacted areas.

Washington, Aug 14 (EFE).- Almost 100 people have been killed in the fires that have devastated the island of Maui, United States, in the last week, as authorities focused on continuing the search for hundreds of missing persons. Authorities said Monday that three more bodies were found in the last few hours, raising the number …

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said on Saturday that search dogs have gone through only 3% of the disaster area in the historic town of Lahaina so far.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said on Saturday that search dogs have only gone through 3% of the disaster area in the historic town of Lahaina so far.

For residents in Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, maps of affected areas in Upcountry and in Lahaina were recently released on the county Department of Water Supply website.

FIRE UPDATE Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, alon

FIRE UPDATES

Firefighters dealt with a failing water system as the wildfire spread from the outskirts of Lahaina and into the historic town, according to the New York Times

Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.