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The Maui News

The number of people missing since the Aug. 8 wildfire in Lahaina is now down to seven, the Maui Police Department reported Friday.

Two Lahaina residents who were on the list last week — 66-year-old Dale Richter and 80-year-old Leslie Smith — died in the fire, police confirmed on Wednesday.

The people remaining on the list as of Friday were:

• Artur Babkov.

• Akili Shawn Bryant.

• Lydia Coloma.

• Paul Kasprzycki.

• Robert H. Owens.

• Lee Rogo.

• Elmer Lee Stevens.

So far, 96 of the estimated 98 victims have been publicly identified by police.

Anyone wishing to report a person who is still unaccounted for and not included on the list should contact MPD at (808) 244-6400 or email unaccounted@mpd.net to file a report.

Those who live on Maui and want to provide a DNA sample as an immediate family member of a person they believe is still unaccounted for should call (808) 270-7771. Those who live on a neighboring island or outside of Hawaii and want to provide a DNA sample should contact the FBI at (808) 566-4300 or visit www.fbi.gov/MauiFires for instructions.

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Tobi Tarwater

Update: 2024-08-08