By Joseph Ax and Julia Harte (Reuters) - Hawaii officials released the names of 338 people still missing more than two weeks after the deadliest U.S.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOSBy Joseph Ax and Julia Harte
The death toll from the Aug. 8 fire on the island of Maui stands at 115, but officials have warned that figure is likely to rise substantially, with search teams still sifting through the ashes. "We also know that once those names come out, it can and will cause pain for folks whose loved ones are listed," said Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier."This is not an easy thing to do, but we want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to make this investigation as complete and thorough as possible."
Many families have waited anxiously for news about missing loved ones after the wildfire tore through Lahaina at lightning speed, fueled by high winds from a passing hurricane and dry conditions. Survivors, some of whom jumped into the Pacific Ocean to escape the flames, have said they had little or no warning, prompting officials to launch reviews of the island's emergency alert protocols.
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