Governor Warns Death Toll and Building Destruction in Maui Fire Expected to Surpass Initial Estimates

The Death Toll from Devastating Fire in Maui Expected to Exceed 60

The governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, has announced that the death toll from a devastating fire that destroyed a historic town in Maui is expected to exceed 60 fatalities. The fire, which also resulted in the destruction of over 1,700 buildings, has caused billions of dollars in damages.

According to a statement by Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno, the death toll from the volcanic eruption on the Big Island is expected to surpass the fatalities caused by a large wave in 1960. The exact number of casualties is not yet known, but it is anticipated to be significantly higher.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.