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.

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.

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.

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.

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.