Lahaina Fire Survivors Struggle To Put Lives Back Together
A steady stream of cars rolled into the devastated seaside town after authorities reopened access just before sunrise on Wednesday
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A steady stream of cars rolled into the devastated seaside town after authorities reopened access just before sunrise on Wednesday
Robert Dyckman, 74, and Buddy Jantoc, 79, both of Lahaina have been identified as victims in the Lahaina Fire, according to Maui County.
On Day 8 of the recovery effort, Governor Josh green said, “Everyday we’re a little more heartbroken because we have to report more of our loved ones are deceased.”
With so many deaths and many more people unaccounted for, the governor has commissioned the state attorney general to investigate the response.
The death toll from last week's wildfires on Maui climbed to 111 Wednesday night, as Hawaiian Electric faces scrutiny and a lawsuit for failing to shut-down active power lines.