The number of victims from Hawaii fires arrives in 106

The first victims of deadly fires involving Maui Island last week have been identified by officials.

Maui's police department named the first two victims, such as Robert Dyckman, 74, and Buddy Jantoc, 79, both from the town of Lahaina.

The death toll from fires has now reached 106, and about 1,300 people are considered extinct.

It will likely take a few more days for authorities to reach a precise figure for the death toll, said Hawaii Governor Josh Green.

“We offer our deepest condolences to families who have begun to receive reports of their loved ones,” said mayor of Maui County Richard Bissen. “As a community, we offer our prayers of comfort in this most difficult time. ”

He said authorities have identified three other individuals whose relatives will be informed, reports the BBC, broadcast Klankosova.tv.

US President Joe Biden has said he will travel to Hawaii “as soon as possible” amid criticism of his government's response by residents.

He said Tuesday that he had not yet visited him because of concerns that such a thing would distance resources and attention from the humanitarian response. Jill Biden will accompany him to Hawai, he said.

I don't want to interrupt. I've been in many disaster areas,” said Biden. “tv

He said “all federal assets available” in the region will be used for recovery efforts, including the US Army and Coast Guard