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Maui wildfire death toll revised down to 97 after DNA analysis

DNA analysis reduced the confirmed death toll from the Maui wildfire to 97. The revision changes the official count but does not alter the disaster's overall large-scale impact.

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The disaster remains a major mass-casualty event, while the revised count affects official records and accountability.

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  1. Maui Fire Death Toll Drops to 97 Weeks After DNA Analysis ↗ganderbeacon.ca · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC

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