Local businesses on Maui say they're suffering as tourism falls following deadly wildfires.
Coconut's Fish Cafe owner Michael Phillips told Insider that "Maui is in mourning" following the devastating wildfires that have killed at least 114 people and left thousands homeless.
He said "tourists have to start coming back soon" before the local economy suffered long-term harm.
The business owner said he'd already had to close one restaurant and make layoffs as it was losing $5,000 a day.
"We ask that they shop at local small businesses and eat at local restaurants," she said.
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