Hawaii wildfires death toll hits 53

The death toll from the wildfires in Hawaii has risen to 53, according to local officials. A large forest fire swept through a tourist town in Hawaii, fueled by strong winds.

The island of Maui announced that "with ongoing firefighting efforts, 17 additional fatalities have been confirmed today amidst the active Lahaina fire," noting that "this brings the total number of deaths to 53."