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Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The aftermath of the Maui wildfires may have a significant mental and physical health toll. Dangerous wildfires -- fueled by dry conditions and strong winds -- are continuing to sweep across Maui, ravaging the small Hawaiian island. At least 55 people have been killed and a majority of the historic town of Lahaina, which was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, has been destroyed, according to officials. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Josh Green called the wildfires "likely the largest natural disaster in Haw...

Maui Memorial Medical Center had six admitted patients in the hospital due to the fires Thursday evening, although none were in the intensive care unit, Maui He

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The aftermath of the Maui wildfires may have a significant mental and physical health toll.

Maui Memorial Medical Center has been treating burn, smoke inhalation, and other fire-related injuries as a result of the Maui fires since last night. As of Wednesday afternoon, all patients have been cared for; five have been admitted, including two for critical injuries. Additionally, since last night, seven patients have been transferred to Oʻahu for specialty services, including some fire-related injuries. All other patients have been treated and released.

The wildfires on Maui have claimed at least 36 lives, the Mayor has confirmed, with a historic Hawaiian town nearly 'wiped off the map' as homes have whole communities have been 'decimated'.