Up First briefing: Hawaii fire damage repair could take years; how to see the Perseids
Mass evacuations and recovery efforts continue in Maui after deadly wildfires. The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend.
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Officials say it could take years to repair the wildfire damage in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green said that the fires were the "greatest emergency we've seen in decades" and warned the death toll would continue to rise. At least 55 people have died. Satellite images before and after the fires show the extent of the destruction.
- have for officials to nail down the number oftoday. President Biden issued a federal disaster declaration for the state, and the governor says the money will be targeted toward critical housing needs.
