Only 35% of Lahaina has been searched as of Wednesday.
Officials said a three more victims have also been identified, but their names were withheld pending notification of their next-of-kin.
A team of 35 specialized search-and-rescue personnel and 20 cadaver dogs are currently combing through the rubble in Lahaina. Governor Green is hoping the majority of the remaining search will be completed over the weekend.Volunteers unload ice and cooler donations at a distribution center for those affected by the Maui fires at Honokawai Beach Park in Napili-Honokowai
Identification is proving a challenge due to the severe burns covering many of the victims. Workers are now making plans to begin identifying victims based on genetic profiles. ‘We’re asking all of our loved friends and family in the area who have any concern to go get swabbed at the family support center so that we can match people genetically,’ Governor Green toldMeanwhile, the wildfire left thousands of Maui residents homeless overnight. Over 2,700 structures in Lahaina were destroyed in the blaze, according to the most up-to-date estimates.
Over 1,000 hotel rooms have been provided to temporarily house survivors, as well as another 1,000 rooms or rental properties from AirBnB.
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