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Big Island residents encouraged to continue showing support and solidarity for Maui

Ceremonies and events were hosted Thursday throughout Hawai‘i — including in Hilo — to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui, especially the blaze that decimated historic Lahaina.

Maui Fire Department says Lāhainā fire 100% contained

The Maui Fire Department said Sunday the total estimated amount of acres for the Lahaina fire is 2,170.

Maui wildfires update: 3 more victims identified; 95% of the Lāhainā disaster area has been searched

The death toll in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past century remains at 115; a total of 38 victims have been identified so far.

Maui wildfires update: Six more victims identified; Lāhainā death toll remains at 115

A total of 49 individuals killed in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past century have now been identified, with 22 still pending family notification. The number of unaccounted for is between 1,000 and 1,100, according to officials.

Maui wildfires update: President Joe Biden and First Lady visit Maui to meet with first responders and survivors

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Maui today, to observe the impacts of three Maui fires ignited on Aug. 8.

Hawaiʻi creates central donation hub for Maui wildfire survivors; how you can best help

A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.

The State advises public to be watchful of fake charities, government impersonators following destructive wildfires on Maui

The Department of Justice offers a detailed list of what types of fraud to be on lookout for.

Maui wildfires update: Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, Kula blaze 60% contained

Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.