Hawaii wildfires: Death toll over 80 in devastating blazes as 'near-riot' breaks out

August 13, 2023

Emotions are running high as thousands are missing, at least 80 people are dead and billions in cleanup costs face the proud island. "If people continue to disobey the orders, entry to Lahaina will be closed again and open to emergency personnel only." Image: AP) AP)People in Kula have been warned by the Maui County water agency not to drink running water if they have it. The death toll is now at 80, but it will almost certainly rise and many people are still unaccounted for. Image: AP) AP)The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people.