100th fatality reported in Maui wildfire
Share and Follow

The death toll from the wildfire that devastated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last summer has risen to 100 after a 78-year-old woman injured in the disaster died last month, officials said Tuesday.

HAWAII WILDFIRE RAVAGES OAHU’S NATIVE RAINFOREST, POSING THREAT TO FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS

The victim was among those who had been flown to Oahu after the Aug. 8 wildfire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, Maui police spokesperson Alana Pico said in an email.

Maui fire

This photo provided by County of Maui shows fire and smoke filling the sky from wildfires on the intersection at Hokiokio Place and Lahaina Bypass in Maui, Hawaii on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (Zeke Kalua/County of Maui via AP)

The woman died Sept. 4, said Honolulu Medical Examiner Dr. Masahiko Kobayashi. His office previously provided an incorrect date.

Authorities have identified 99 victims in a process that has proved long and complicated. Forensic experts and cadaver dogs sifted through ash searching for bodies that were possibly cremated, and authorities collected DNA samples from victims’ family members.

The youngest victim was 7 and the oldest was 97. Several were residents of a low-income senior apartment complex. Of the victims, 44 were 70 or older.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
European diplomats urge Iran to continue US nuclear talks in first face-to-face since strikes started

European diplomats urge Iran to continue US nuclear talks in first face-to-face since strikes started

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Diplomats from Britain, France,…
'Hamilton' star Anthony Ramos calls out Madonna for rude behavior at Broadway show

Anthony Ramos, who starred in ‘Hamilton,’ criticizes Madonna for being disrespectful at a Broadway performance

Anthony Ramos vividly remembers spotting Madonna in the audience of one of…
Four-star general reveals Iran isn't cutting peace deal

General with four stars shares that Iran is not agreeing to a peace deal

Iran isn’t cutting a US-brokered peace deal with Israel because its leaders…
Minn. senator, wife say they were shot 17 times in attack that killed fellow lawmaker

Minn. senator, wife say they were shot 17 times in attack that killed fellow lawmaker

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Minnesota state senator…
Retired Green Beret warns of pitfalls in 'difficult' Gaza hostage rescue

Israeli hostage families make desperate plea to Trump as ‘time is running out’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! JERUSALEM—The family members of…
Tom Brady 'spits' on Jets jersey, rips up Eli Manning one in Fantatics Fest WWE moment

Tom Brady disrespects Jets jersey and tears apart Eli Manning jersey at Fantatics Fest WWE style altercation

Tom Brady just embraced his inner villain. The legendary quarterback had the…
Colorado husband Barry Morphew seen in new mug shot

New photo of Barry Morphew, husband from Colorado, revealed

Colorado husband Barry Morphew was pictured in a new mugshot taken by…
B-2 stealth bombers appear to be on the move hours before Trump expected at White House

B-2 stealth bombers appear to be on the move hours before Trump expected at White House

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Six B-2 stealth bombers…