Hawaii wildfires: At least 67 killed in deadliest natural disaster since it became a US state
Wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 67 people – the deadliest natural disaster since it became a US state in 1959.
Search teams are continuing to scour the charred ruins of Lahaina – a town on Maui island – with the help of cadaver dogs.
Governor Josh Green has warned that the number of fatalities will continue to rise, with the death toll now surpassing the 61 people who lost their lives when a tsunami struck in 1960.
It comes as investigators try to determine what caused the wildfire to sweep through Lahaina at terrifying speed – decimating the popular resort with little warning for residents.
While emergency sirens are meant to warn of impending danger to life, they failed to trigger before the devastating blaze began.