Hawaii Wildfires Become Deadliest Event in Modern Century

The toll from wildfires on the Hawaiian Island of Maui reached 93 on Sunday, establishing them as the most lethal to hit the United States in more than a century, according to the National Protection Association.

The inferno, which raged throughout the previous week, resulted in billions of dollars in damages and virtually obliterated Lahaina, the island's historic resort.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green, speaking at a news conference, remarked, "This is the largest natural disaster we've ever experienced. It's going to also be a natural disaster that's going to take an incredible amount of time to recover from."