Maui county officials reported 12 additional deaths on Friday bringing the count to 67. MORE: Maui wildfires live updates: Deadliest natural disaster since Hawaii's statehoodAccording to a statement from Maui county officials earlier Friday, residents who could show "proof of residency and visitors with proof of hotel reservations will have access." The latest death toll marks this the deadliest natural disaster in the state's history. Previously, the deadliest natural disaster in the state occurred in 1960, when a tsunami killed 61 people. Maui fire deadliest natural disaster in state's history originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News August 12, 2023 02:37 UTC