The official death toll from the fires in Hawaii continues to rise and now stands at 93
The governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, estimates material losses at around 5,500 million euros
On the island of Maui, 2,200 structures have been destroyed or damaged; 86% of them, residential
The authorities of Hawaii have raised this sunday to 93 the official balance of deathly victims for the fires that affect the archipelago, especially the island of Maui, where it is feared that victims will continue to be found as devastated areas continue to be examined.
Two of the three fires that broke out in Maui are still active, according to the latest balance of the county, which so far has only verified the identity of two of the 93 confirmed victims. The Local Police have recognized that the process will take time, to the extent that a genetic or dental check is needed.
Material losses reach 5,500 million euros
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has acknowledged that the fires are already the “biggest natural disaster than Hawaii has ever experienced,” according to CNN. It surpasses the 61 confirmed deaths following a tsunami in 1960, although before Hawaii became a state in 1959, in 1946 the islands experienced a devastating tsunami that killed 158 people.
“Over the next few days, as we characterize how many people we have lost (and how many will come) to our community… in the short term it will be heartbreaking and in the long term, people will need emergency services. mental health care and, in the very long term, we will rebuild together,” said the governor of the US state.
On the other hand, the governor has also estimated that the material losses are close to 6,000 million dollars (about 5,500 million euros), since according to what he has said, “if you look at what has been seen now in west Maui, 2,200 structures have been destroyed or damaged. 86 percent are residential.”
According to local authorities, more than 14,000 people were evacuated from the island of Maui during the day on Wednesday, while about 14,500 were transferred to other nearby islands throughout Friday.
Richard Bissen, the mayor of Lahaina, the former capital of the archipelago and one of the most touristic areas of Hawaii, assured the day before that 80 percent of the city had been completely destroyed by the flames, fanned by the hurricane dora.
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2023-08-13 14:21:10
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