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| Maui fire: 89 killed as governor warns of 'significant' death toll rise |
A big fire happened in a place called Maui, and a lot of people sadly died. The fire destroyed a historic town named Lahaina. This is the most deadly fire in the United States in a very long time.
The governor of Hawaii, a person who helps make decisions for the state, said that more people might be found who died because of the fire. The firefighters are still looking for people.
Many people had to leave their homes because of the fire. They are staying in safe places like shelters. The governor said that this is a really tough and sad day.
Even though the fire is mostly controlled now, it's still burning in some areas. The firefighters are working hard to put out all the flames.
The people who organize the Miss Universe contest are very worried because they think that a lot of the people who were in the fire can't be found yet.
A lot of buildings were damaged or destroyed by the fire. Many homes were affected, especially in the town of Lahaina. Some important and old buildings were also burned down.
People are trying to help by giving supplies to those who need them, but it's not easy because the government is stopping some of the supplies from getting through.
It will take a long time and a lot of money to fix all the damage from the fire. Even the boats in the harbor were damaged or sunk.
People are coming together to help each other, but they are also frustrated with how things are being managed. They want more action and less talking from those in charge.
