Hawaii fires update: Death toll increases to 93

HAWAII, Aug 13: The death toll from the Maui, Hawaii fires is now at 93, according to a release from Maui County.  

"The number of confirmed fatalities increased to 93, with two of them identified," the release said.   

During a news conference Saturday Governor Josh Green (D) said the death toll is expected to increase.

"Firefighting crews are continuing to extinguish flare-ups in the Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires. In the Upcountry Maui fire, three structures in Olinda and 16 structures in Kula were destroyed. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday," the release said. 

(CNN)