Egypt expressed its solidarity with the US in facing the effects of the Hawaiian fires, which resulted in great material and human losses.
“Egypt extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to the friendly government and people of the United States of America, and to the families of the victims, expressing its sincere wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Hawaii wildfires tore through the island of Maui and killed at least 93 people, making them the deadliest U.S. wildfires in over 100 years.
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier highlighted that the death toll is expected to rise, calling on people with missing loved ones to submit DNA samples to help identify remains.
Pelletier warned that it will take time because some are so badly damaged that they disintegrate when picked up.
At least 1,000 people have been reported missing, according to Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). She added that at least one person was later found alive at a shelter.
Meanwhile, government officials pledged to review the state’s emergency response after residents called relief efforts insufficient. Alerts were sent to cell phones and broadcast networks.
