For Immediate Release

Aug. 10, 2023

53 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 15 at 1:10 p.m.: As firefighting efforts continue, 17 additional fatalities have been confirmed today amid the active Lahaina fire. This brings the death toll to 53 people.

Thirty-six fatalities were confirmed as of Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Another 17 were confirmed midday today, Aug. 10, 2023.

The status of all three fires remains unchanged from the last update at 10:30 a.m. this morning.

No other details are available at this time.