Maui County, HI

06/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/24/2024 19:52

Identities of Maui Wildfire Disaster Victims

It is with a heavy heart the Maui Police Department confirms the identity of another victim involved in the West Maui Wildfire incident of August 2023. Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and community affected by this devastating event.

On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Honolulu medical examiner's office confirmed the following individual succumbed to injuries sustained on August 8, 2023:

  1. Claudette Heermance (68) of Lahaina

Throughout this event, MPD and assisting partners have been working tirelessly to ensure that proper protocols are followed while notifying the families of the victims involved. Our priority is to handle this situation with the utmost sensitivity and respect for those who are grieving.

We understand that this is an incredibly difficult time for the families, and we ask that the media and the public respect the privacy of the grieving families. We will continue to work closely with the families to ensure they are updated and supported throughout this process.

We extend our gratitude to the community for their support and understanding during this challenging time.

At the time of this release, the current statistics stand at:

Total estimated fatalities: 102

Individuals identified, the family notified: 102

Individuals identified, family not located/notified: Zero