Revised death toll in Maui wildfires offers glimmer of hope amidst tragedy

In a recent update that brings a glimmer of hope amidst a devastating situation, Hawaii Governor Josh Green announced that fewer people died in last month’s Maui wildfires than initially reported. 

The death toll has been revised down to 97 from the earlier count of 115, thanks to the efforts of federal fire investigators assisting local authorities in identifying remains.

“Thank God, fewer people passed away,” Governor Green said in a video message according to NBC News.