A wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, has become the deadliest in the US in over 100 years, with a Death Toll of 93. Search and identification efforts are still in the early stages, with only 3% of the search area covered so far. The fire has destroyed historic buildings and caused widespread damage estimated at close to $6 billion. Thousands of people are in need of shelter, and authorities are encouraging those with missing family members to take DNA tests for identification purposes. The cause of the fire is believed to be a combination of dry conditions and strong winds.
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