Tragedy without end in Hawaii. The confirmed deaths reached 55 from the Lahaina fire, Maui County officials said.

“As firefighting efforts continue, 2 additional deaths have been confirmed today amid the active Lahaina wildfire. This brings the death toll to 55,” a statement said. The county clarified that no other details are available at this time, but they are available fears of more dead.

Earlier, the ruler of the American archipelago Josh Green told CNN that he expects the death toll to be much higher.how maybe exceed 60 dead.

Short showers could fall on parts of Maui and Hawaii on Friday and intensify into next week, according to forecasts. However, the highest chance of rain is on the east side of Maui – away from the affected western communities more than fires.

Images of apocalypse and total destruction are coming to light.

🇺🇸 | LAST HOUR: They confirm the death of at least 53 people in the Hawaii fires. pic.twitter.com/Nmv4wOoBrH

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At least three major wildfires broke out simultaneously on Maui on Tuesday night, cutting off the western part of the island and the historic town of Lahaina, where at least 271 buildings were destroyed or damaged.

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More than 1,100 acres consumed, hundreds evacuated and houses and structures destroyed, as the flames of two forest fires spread across the island #Hawaii. El incendio mayor está ardiendo en #Lahainaen el oeste de #Maui. pic.twitter.com/y9jzidakuH

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There are dozens of people who suffered burns, smoke inhalation and other injuries. The search and rescue operation remains ongoing and thousands of people have hurriedly left the island, either going to shelters or fleeing it.

🇺🇸 | Devastating images of the fires in Hawaii, the deadliest in the US in recent years. pic.twitter.com/eMvqSXtAjK

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“As firefighting efforts continue, 17 additional deaths were confirmed today amid the active Lahaina wildfire. This brings the death toll to 53.”Maui County authorities said in a press release.

The devastating fires also left behind “thousands” of homeless people, he announced on Thursday night [σ.σ. τις πρώτες πρωινές ώρες σήμερα ώρα Ελλάδας] the ruler of the archipelago of this USA.

“We will need to house thousands of people”Josh Green explained, highlighting how at this early stage the authorities are seeking closure somewhere “2,000 rooms” to meet the needs, contacting hotels on the islands. He also called on those citizens who are able to accommodate fire victims to show generosity.