Desperate residents are looting businesses and robbing people at gunpoint, Maui locals say
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.
High risks and lack of warnings in Maui lead to deadliest U.S. wildfire this century
Hawaii’s Attorney General will review Maui’s wildfire response following questions over preparedness, the island’s warning systems, and what officials knew about catastrophic fire risk.
Death toll climbs to 96 in Maui wildfires as Hawaii's governor warns more people could be found dead
Hawaii’s governor is warning that scores more people could be found dead following the wildfires on Maui.
Maui officials, scientists warn after flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
The fire melted metals and plastics from cars, homes, and gas stations, leaving behind an odor of noxious fumes, toxic debris, and particulate matter that could make people sick.
Maui church serves as beacon of hope standing unscathed amid charred rubble caused by deadly wildfires
The Hawaii wildfire has killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. But one building stands tall among the ruins – a beloved church.
Fundraising efforts for Maui fire victims continue to pop up across Bay Area
All across the Bay Area right now, new fundraising are efforts continuing to pop up in the wake of this week’s devastating wildfire in Lahaina. One fundraiser was started by Jason Raffin, a San Francisco chef, who recently relocated to Hawaii. He barely escaped the flames and his home and restaurant were completely destroyed.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Maui wildfires: Mormon church confirms 5 Latter-day Saints among those dead
The Mormon church said four of the members were part of the same family.
Aerial footage shows sheer destruction after deadly Hawaii fires across Maui
The wildfires in Maui have claimed at least 93 lives, making it the deadliest in modern US history.
Bay Area pours money into Hawaii relief effort
The largest effort right now in the Bay Area is being spearheaded by several San Francisco tourism organizations.
Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
Bay Area Aloha Festival in San Mateo County honors fire victims
While recovery is underway Maui, people in the Bay Area are doing what they can to offer help, support, and joy.
4 family members die in Hawaii wildfire: ‘It’s like a gut punch’
A Lahaina, Hawaii native shares that four of his family members have died in the wildfire and that another remains missing.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are making a financial donation to help fund the relief and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii.
Lahaina church stands in the smoldering rubble
The Maria Lanakila Catholic stands in Lahaina, unscathed by the fire that swept through. Video posted to TikTok shows the structure standing with smoldering rubble around it.
Couple returns home to ashes in Lahaina, local Bay Area relief effort ramps up
It was a heart-breaking sight, as Steff and Kimo James Kirkman drove home to Lahaina. They had been in the Bay Area when the wildfires tore through Maui Tuesday and once they got back to their hometown, they were devastated to see their community in ashes.
Maui wildfire raises questions over emergency alerts and warning system
As homes and businesses in Lahaina burned, all of the outdoor warning sirens stood silent and many survivors said they had no warning or received no emergency alerts.
Maui wildfires: 67 dead as residents slowly return to charred remains of historic town
The number of confirmed deaths from the Maui wildfires has increased to 67.
Video shows Maui survivors jumping into water to escape devastating fire
Dramatic video shows several in Lahaina, Hawaii jumping into the ocean to escape the wildfire.
Maui fire: Interactive map shows before and after images, allows readers to search an address
A new interactive map shared with KTVU allows readers to search an address in Lahaina to view before and after images of the devastating fire.