Overview
The death toll has risen to 114 as fast-moving wildfires raged across Maui and other Hawaiian islands, making this the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history.
Survivors described fleeing for their lives from the “total inferno” that left the historic town of Lahaina in smoking ruins.
The fires consumed homes, businesses and churches, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. Thousands have evacuated their homes as they seek safety and shelter.
Send Relief is working alongside Hawaii Pacific Baptist Disaster Relief and local churches as they meet the immediate needs of impacted families and share the hope of the gospel to the weary.
Your gifts to Send Relief’s North America Respond to Crisis fund are vital to these relief efforts.
Thank you for praying for families impacted by this disaster, as well as the first responders and volunteers meeting needs on the ground.
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From The Field
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Pastors look past their own loss to serve fellow Maui fire survivors
LAHAINA, Maui (BP) – Lahaina faces an uncertain future following the Aug. 8 wildfire that consumed …Pastors look past their own loss to serve fellow Maui fire survivors Read More »
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Maui churches after Lahaina fire: ‘We’re not going back to normal.’
MAUI, Hawaii (BP) – As the Aug. 8 Maui fires raged out of control in Lahaina, …Maui churches after Lahaina fire: ‘We’re not going back to normal.’ Read More »
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Hawaii death toll climbs to 106; Send Relief plans taking shape
Editor’s note: The statistics from the fire’s impact have been updated on August 16 to reflect …Hawaii death toll climbs to 106; Send Relief plans taking shape Read More »
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Hawaii wildfires death toll rises to more than 90; Southern Baptists meeting immediate needs
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated Aug. 14, to reflect an accurate death toll. MAUI COUNTY, … -
More than 30 dead from Hawaii wildfires, Southern Baptists preparing response
MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (BP) – More than 30 people have been declared dead as the result …More than 30 dead from Hawaii wildfires, Southern Baptists preparing response Read More »