Death Toll from Maui Fire Could Double or Even Triple: Governor

As search teams continue to pick through the ashes of Lahaina in search of more victims of last week’s deadly Maui fire, officials have warned that the death toll—now at nearly 100—could double or even triple as crews find more bodies in the coming days and weeks.

Destroyed homes and cars are shown in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 13, 2023. Rick Bowmer/AP Photo

As search teams continue to pick through the ashes of Lahaina in search of more victims of last week’s deadly Maui fire, officials have warned that the death toll—now at nearly 100—could double or even triple as crews find more bodies in the coming days and weeks.

Maui County officials said in a Monday morning update that 96 people have been confirmed killed in the fire, which was the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s state history.