Oprah Winfrey turned away from shelter as Hawaii wildfires death toll rises
Officials said they appreciated the TV personality's"understanding" after she was told not to come inside the facility. It came as Maui's police chief warned the number of victims would inevitably rise as"none of us really know the size of it yet".Why you can trust Sky News
The TV personality, who has spent recent days helping with aid efforts during a visit to the state, was accompanied by a CBS News crew when she was denied entry to the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. The County of Maui later clarified that Oprah was welcomed into the facility after she instructed the camera crew to remain outside.
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