The tragedy that has struck Maui has left not only the city and businesses heartbroken, but also residents and family members as the death toll continues to rise.
There have been 96 confirmed deaths from the Maui wildfires so far, and firefighters and rescue crews continue to search through the ash and rubble for survivors. There are still many people unaccounted for, and families can do nothing but sit, wait, and hope for the best.
What Started as a Wildfire
The wildfires in Maui started spreading on Tuesday, August 8th, fueled by the winds from Hurricane Dora. The flames spread at a speed that destroyed homes and businesses and overwhelmed firefighters.
Hawaii Governor, Josh Green, stated in a news conference, "This is the largest natural disaster we’ve ever experienced. It’s going to also be a natural disaster that’s going to take an incredible amount of time to recover from."