Wildfires

Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.

Among the charred homes in a neighborhood reduced to ash from the Maui fires stands a single red-roofed home that appears virtually unscathed.

President Joe Biden told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii “for as long as it takes” to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century.

The special edition bear features “Maui Strong" on its chest.

At least 114 people have died in the wildfires, and Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has said the death toll will likely rise in the coming days.

Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.

In the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, some social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid by falsely claiming the FEMA could seize their property if they do.

Maui County officials said nine victims have been identified in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires.

The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons.

The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is calling for a long-term moratorium on land sales he said won’t “benefit local people."

Public schools on Maui are starting the process of reopening and vehicle traffic is moving again in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 110 people.

Mick Fleetwood was in L.A. visiting family when the fires broke out, destroying his famous Lahaina restaurant, but reportedly flew back as soon as he could – bringing with him much-needed supplies.

Hawaiian Electric Co. is facing criticism for not shutting off the power amid high wind warnings and keeping it on even as dozens of poles began to topple.

Hawaii officials are working painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui.

Some survivors of the Maui wildfire spoke to local news outlets as they await rescue crews to deliver food, water, diapers, and other necessities, many who lost everything are growing desperate.