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Officials in Maui County, Hawaii, have released a list of 400 people unaccounted for following devastating wildfires on the island this month.
The “verified list” contains 388 names and was put together by the FBI on Thursday Press release Said from the locality. Officials said it was released in an effort to help identify anyone on the list.
The list represents a drop of more than 1,000 people previously believed to be unaccounted for.
“The number of unaccounted-for persons ranging from 800 to 1,200 is expected to drop significantly today as the FBI works with all other agencies to find a reflection of those reported missing,” Hawaii Governor Josh Green said in a statement. Social media post Earlier Thursday.
Officials say at least 115 people have died Deadly Wildfires have been the most devastating in the United States for more than 100 years.
“We are releasing this list of names today because we know it will help the investigation,” Police Chief John Pelletier said in the release. “We also know that once those names come out, it will hurt and hurt everyone whose loved ones are listed. It’s not an easy task, but we want to make sure we do everything we can to make this investigation as thorough and thorough as possible.
A search for the missing began on August 8, shortly after the wind-blown flames ignited. Much of the West Maui community of Lahaina — once a vibrant economic and cultural center — was razed to the ground, with entire neighborhoods and businesses. . Some residents were forced to jump into the sea to survive as flames overtook the city.
Search teams, including cadaver dogs, searched 100% of the single-story homes in the disaster area in Maui County. Officials said. They now pass through multi-storey houses and commercial properties.
