Watch: Hawaii’s Lahaina devastated after fires

The death toll from the Maui wildfire that destroyed much of this historic town surpassed 100 late Tuesday and authorities warned cadaver dogs had reached less than half the scorched homes and businesses.

Authorities began releasing the names of the dead, and Gov. Josh Green warned the death toll – 106 as of late Tuesday – from the nation’s deadliest wildfire in more than century was expected to continue climbing. Asked if children are among those missing or killed, Green said, “Tragically yes. … when the bodies are smaller, we know it’s a child.”

Green said housing the displaced continues to be a primary focus of relief efforts. More than 500 hotel rooms and 1,000 Airbnb rentals were becoming available, he said, adding thousands of people will need housing for at least 36 weeks.

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