Maui Fire Death Toll SHOCKING: 367% More Died Than Expected?! | JQJO

The Maui wildfires in August 2023 caused far more deaths than initially reported. A study revealed a 67% increase in the overall death rate that month, with a 367% increase during the worst week. Many deaths occurred outside medical facilities, highlighting access issues due to the disaster. Researchers emphasize the need for improved disaster preparedness, incorporating traditional Native Hawaiian ecological knowledge for wildfire mitigation and community-centered recovery.