Hawaii’s governor releases details of $175M fund to compensate Maui wildfire victims

By AUDREY McAVOY
Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says a $175 million fund to compensate families of people killed in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century will begin accepting applications at the end of the week. The fund for Lahaina wildfire victims will also pay those who were hospitalized with severe injuries. Families of those killed will receive $1.5 million after their eligibility is confirmed by a retired Hawaii judge. Those seriously injured would receive a share determined by the judge. Maui County has confirmed 101 people died from the Aug. 8 wildfire. Two people are still missing.