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What we know about the cause of the Maui wildfires [1]

['Adela Suliman', 'Lyric Li', 'Tamia Fowlkes', 'Niha Masih', 'Kelsey Ables']

Date: 2023-08-10

Wildfires in Hawaii

What’s happening: The official death toll from Maui’s wildfires has risen over 110, with the number expected to increase. Officials have also released a list of 388 people who are still unaccounted for after wildfires.

How did the fires start? Officials have not announced a cause, though power lines likely caused the first reported fire. The spread of flammable nonnative grasses combined with hurricane-stoked winds could have been factors alongside the indirect influence of climate change.

What areas have been impacted? Fires burned across multiple Hawaiian islands — these maps show where. The town of Lahaina on the island of Maui suffered widespread damage, and historical landmarks across the island were damaged. These photos show the extent of the blaze.

Can I help? Thousands of residents and visitors were forced to evacuate. Many organizations are accepting donations to assist those affected by the wildfires.

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