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OLOWALU, Hawaii — Yadira Ulloa was pumping gas near the apartment building where she lived on the western side of Maui when the winds kicked up, blowing shingles off the roof and propelling the wildfire that would soon incinerate her town of Lahaina. The winds from a distant hurricane were so fierce they shook her car, and as the fire...
As disaster recovery efforts ramp up on Maui, so too has the arduous search operation. The confirmed death toll now stands at 106 people and with most of those victims still unidentified, families and friends of the missing are left fearing the worst. Historic landmarks, art and artifacts have also been destroyed. Noelani Ahia discussed the cultural loss with Geoff Bennett.
The fire, which charred a 5-square-mile area in hours and killed at least 101 people, has taken a toll on many of Lahaina's residents.
US News: OLOWALU, Hawaii: Yadira Ulloa was pumping gas near the apartment building where she lived on the western side of Maui when the winds kicked up, blowin.
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LAHAINA, Hawaii, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A week after wildfires ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, shocked Maui residents are struggling to deliver relief