In the aftermath of a disaster, it is common for there to be many missing people who have not notified anyone of their location.
After the Lahaina fire disaster, over 1,000 were missing. Some media stories suggested the number of deaths might rise to hundreds of dead.
The actual death count peaked at 115, but was then reduced to 97, because some remains were counted more than once, due to their destruction in the fire.
- Aug 14: Maui wildfires’ death toll may rise as search of charred Lahaina continues | Nasdaq
- Aug 22: Projected number of wildfire deaths remains elusive with over 1,000 still missing (hawaiinewsnow.com)
- Sep 3: LATEST: Lahaina fire now 100% contained, death toll remains at 115 (hawaiinewsnow.com
- Sep 25: 850 people remain missing after Maui wildfires (nydailynews.com)
- Sep 27: Lahaina begins resident re-entry after Maui wildfires left 97 dead (usatoday.com)
