There are at least 96 confirmed fatalities from the wildfires, Maui County officials said.
Victims of the Maui wildfires are reportedly being contacted by investors and realtors attempting to buy their land in Hawaii amid the disaster that has destroyed parts of the island.In an Instagram video posted on Sunday, Kāko'o Haleakalā, an organization focused on preserving lands and native species in Hawaii, warned Maui residents of the calls by investors and realtors.
Newsweek reached out to Kāko'o Haleakalā via email for comment.The video posted by Kāko'o Haleakalā was reposted on Instagram by Jason Momoa, the actor from Aquaman and Game of Thrones who is from Honolulu, Hawaii.In the update on Sunday, officials in Maui County said the Upcountry/Kula Fire, which was first reported on August 8, is estimated to be around 678 acres in size and is currently 60 percent contained.
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