Zero Hedge
By Tyler Durden – August 11, 2023
The death toll from the wildfires that ravaged the resort town of Lahaina on the island of Maui jumped to 55 on Friday. Local authorities believe the count may rise, and recovery of remains could be days or even weeks.
On the heels of Hawaii declaring a state of emergency, President Biden approved Hawaii’s disaster declaration on Thursday, allowing federal funds to pour into Maui County.
“Anyone who’s lost a loved one, whose home has been damaged or destroyed, is going to get help immediately,” Biden said.