Death Toll from Hawaii Wildfires Reaches 106

The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the US state of Hawaii reached 106 by Tuesday, according to a fatality update from the County of Maui, Xinhua News Agency reported.

 The death toll was up from 99 a day before. Only five of the 106 victims had been identified.

 According to the County of Maui, about 32% of the area has been searched so far.

 Hawaii Governor Josh Green said on Monday that the death toll could rise significantly as search efforts continue.