114 people have been officially declared dead as a result of the fires.
. Though there is no longer much risk of hotspots and of flames spreading, emergency responders are continuing to identify remains. The total death toll has risen to 114 people, according to the county.“Far more devastating than any material loss is the loss of precious lives—of mothers, fathers, grandparents, sons, and daughters—lives that can never be replaced,” Governor Josh Green said during a.
According to Green, the local government has secured about 2,000 housing units to support households that have been displaced. Thousands of buildings have been destroyed by the fires and the estimated cost of the destruction is currently estimated to be about $6 billion.Apart from the displacement and limited housing, the fires have also messed with the local water supply. There’s a water advisory in effect for Upper Kula and Lahaina.
“Until further notice, residents in these areas should only use bottled water or potable water from these tankers for things like drinking, brushing teeth, ice-making, and food preparation,” a recent update from the county website said.
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