Outrage Grows as the Death Toll , of Maui Wildfires Nears 100.<br />On August 14, the death toll in Hawaii climbed towards 100, <br />as officials warned that the number was likely to rise as recovery <br />crews continue to search the devastated island of Maui.<br />We're going as fast as we can. <br />But just so you know, 3% — that's <br />what's been searched with the dogs, John Pelletier, Maui Police Chief, via CBS.<br />CBS reports that the deadliest wildfire in the United States <br />in over a century has fueled criticism that the <br />government's inaction added to the heavy loss of life. .<br />The historic town of Lahaina was <br />almost completely destroyed by <br />fast-moving fires on August 8 and 9.<br />Governor Josh Green said that approximately <br />2,700 structures were destroyed in the <br />blaze, leaving thousands homeless.<br />Damages are estimated to be <br />around a total of $5.6 billion. .<br />Survivors of the blaze claim they <br />received no warnings prior to the <br />fires reaching their communities.<br />CBS reports that Hawaiian Senator Mazie Hirono said the answer <br />to why warning sirens were not activated would wait until <br />an investigation by the state's attorney general concludes.<br />CBS reports that Hawaiian Senator Mazie Hirono said the answer <br />to why warning sirens were not activated would wait until <br />an investigation by the state's attorney general concludes.<br />I'm not going to make any <br />excuses for this tragedy, Mazie Hirono, Hawaiian Senator, via CNN.<br />According to Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii, <br />widespread power outages may have affected <br />warning signals normally sent to mobile phones
