at least 55 people died devastating active wildfires it affects Hawaii and especially lahaina town, is in Maui.

“17 additional deaths have been confirmed in the ongoing Lahaina fires as containment efforts continue,” the fire was reported Thursday afternoon. Through the Maui County website, However, later in the day, he confirmed two more deaths via Twitter, bringing the total to 55.

The office detailed in the morning that the fire that devastated Lahaina was 80 percent under control. Pulev Fire -Kihei Area- 70% were under control and containment of the unleashed in Upcountry areas was still being evaluated by firefighters.

That hasn’t changed, according to the new statement.

55 confirmed dead in Lahaina fire https://t.co/5qDWktNhzl pic.twitter.com/R3G0GLuesx

— Maui County (@CountyofMaui) August 11, 2023

Officials describe Hawaii fires as ‘greatest natural disaster’ in history

At a press conference after the announcement, officials warned that it was probably the cause. “The Greatest Natural Disaster” in Hawaiian history.

He warned that it would “take billions of dollars” to rebuild everything destroyed by the fires. State Governor, Democrat Josh Greene.

Green also warned that the death toll will continue to rise.

In this sense Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier At the same press conference, he said the death toll was rising and the final figure would be “tragic and terrifying”.

Officials said there was no way to know how many people were still missing at this time, as many places were without electricity, internet or radio.

Green said it could take months for power to be restored in some of the areas hardest hit by the fires.

The first official death toll was released on Wednesday afternoon, bringing the death toll to 36, but 14 were rescued by the Coast Guard after dozens jumped into the sea to escape the blaze.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority said 14,500 people are expected to leave the island this Thursday, adding to the 14,000 people already displaced on Maui.

The airline is offering discounted tickets to facilitate departures until new flights from this tourist island are finalized.

Additionally, this Thursday, Joe Biden US President declared a disaster in Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in wildfire-affected areas that began Tuesday, August 8.

Biden also ordered U.S. National Guard personnel in Hawaii and U.S. Third Fleet personnel to take whatever steps possible to assist local authorities.

The images show a completely destroyed area, with Civil Air Patrol detailing that about 300 structures were set on fire.

Severe drought that has affected the islands in recent months and strong winds from Hurricane Dora have made the fires spread even faster, local officials said.

General Kenneth Halla, deputy commander of the Hawaii National Guard, also said strong winds were making it difficult to extinguish the fire.