Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 36

At least 36 people have been confirmed dead in wildfires that have spread across Maui County, Hawaii over the last two days, while dozens have been hospitalized and thousands displaced. All the fatalities have been registered in the settlement of Lahaina, local authorities said.

The death toll is anticipated to rise further as emergency services continue containment and rescue operations. At least three fires are still active on the island of Maui, with firefighting efforts hampered by strong winds.