Death toll on Maui climbs to 80, as questions over island’s emergency response grow

The death toll from the wildfires on Maui has risen to 80, with around 1,000 people still missing.

Immediate Response: Rescue efforts and fire containment continue, amidst devastating wildfires in Maui.
* About 85% of the fire in the town of Lahaina has been contained.
* The fire has destroyed over 2,200 structures and burned approximately 2,170 acres, majority of which were residential buildings.
* In Ka’anapali, West Maui, another fire was reported and successfully contained on Friday.

Ongoing Challenges: Infrastructure and population management pose ongoing issues in disaster response.
* Parts of western Maui lack power and water, and cell service is severely limited.
* Access into West Maui is restricted, leaving residents in Lahaina isolated amidst warnings of toxic airborne particles.
* Over 1,400 people are currently placed in evacuation shelters.

Investigation Launched: Attorney General Anne Lopez has announced a review of actions surrounding the wildfires.
* The review will investigate the decisions made leading up to, during, and after the wildfires, amid residents’ concerns of the lack of warning signals.

Missing Persons: Approximately 1,000 people are reported to be missing, though official numbers are uncertain.
* A family assistance center in Kahului is aiding those searching for information about missing loved ones.

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