Maui wildfires: Emergency services chief resigns as death toll rises to 111

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.

Santa Rosa restaurant fire and the power of good karma

A much loved Santa Rosa restaurant and tap just off Court House Square in Santa Rosa, is using deep Hawaiian ties to help disaster victims there even though it's going through its own fire disaster early Wednesday morning.

Maui wildfires: Death toll rises to 110 as county starts identifying victims

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.

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 106, as county begins identifying victims

A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify remains, as Maui County released the first names of people killed in the wildfire that all but incinerated the historic town of Lahaina a week ago and raised the death toll to 106. 

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.