Pope Francis has voiced his concerns towards victims impacted by the Lahaina fires in Maui, tweeting on Sunday:
“Let us #PrayTogether for the victims of the fires that have devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui.”
With over 2,200 structures burned to the ground in Lahaina, thousands of residents have been displaced.
#PrayTogether for the victims of the devastating fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. May they find strength, support, and comfort during this challenging time. Our thoughts are with the affected communities, and we hope for a swift recovery and restoration of the beautiful…
— Nishant Sharma (@IamNishantSh) August 13, 2023
Good morning, Maui wildfires blog readers.
Rescue efforts continue to go underway in Maui as first responders rush to search for victims affected by the Lahaina fires.
At least 93 people have died in what has become the deadliest US wildfire in over a century.
With over 2,200 structures damaged or destroyed and more than 2,100 acres scorched, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has estimated the cost to rebuild Maui to be around $5.5bn.
The Guardian has put together a visual guide to the devastating fires that tore through Lahaina earlier this week and prompted evacuations of thousands.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on the wildfires.
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