Maui wildfire death toll hits 53 and may rise; recovery to take years

A view of damage cause by wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 10, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. A view of damage cause by wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 10, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Photo: Reuters"Understand this: Lahaina town is hallowed, sacred ground right now," Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said, referring to remains that have yet to be recovered. A view of damage cause by wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 10, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. There was no estimate for the Upcountry fire in the center of the eastern mass of the island, Maui County said.