Hawaii’s Devastating Maui Wildfire: Death Toll Adjusted to 97, Officials Say
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The devastating Maui wildfire that broke out on August 8, 2023, had resulted in a tragically high death toll. However, authorities have recently adjusted the number of deaths to at least 97, down from the previously reported 115. Further testing revealed that some of the victims had multiple DNA samples, leading to the revised count. The number of missing individuals also decreased from 41 to 31, according to Maui Police Chief John …