The Latest Breaking News from Maui

Only five of the 106 dead in Maui have been identified while around 1,000 people are still missing

President has faced criticism for not speaking about wildfire disaster earlier and using the wrong name when referring to Maui

Failure to heed warnings over unchecked growth meant blaze was ‘a disaster waiting to happen’, say scientists and academics

President and first lady will visit Maui nearly two weeks after wildfires began

The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for their generally pleasant and tranquil weather. However, the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire tragedy on Maui was a stark reminder that Hawaii also can experience drought and hot, dry, windy weather, providing the conditions for destructive fires.

Deadly fires have raged across Pacific state since last week, devastating historic towns and forcing thousands of locals and tourists to be evacuated

'We don’t want to create a disaster within a disaster by sending goods that are unsolicited.'

Roughly 2,700 buildings were destroyed and at least 101 people lost their lives in the devastating fires that swept through Maui

Emergency payments to Maui wildfire victims part of a ‘whole-of-government response effort’, White House says

The death toll from Maui's fires has surpassed 100. Many more were injured. Others fled without their prescription drugs. Getting victims the care they need has been tough. One doctor is stepping up.

Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.