Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii told MSNBC.
In a late evening statement, Maui County said that the death toll had risen to 80.
[1/9]A view of damage cause by wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S., in this undated picture posted on August 11, 2023.
County officials began allowing Lahaina residents back to their homes on Friday, even though much of Maui's western side remained without power and water.
"Hot spots still exist and wearing a mask and gloves is advised," Maui County said in a statement.
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