Here'S the Best Way to Help Those Affected by the Wildfires in Hawaii

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At least four people are dead after a series of wildfires swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands of people to evacuate, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports.

Maui Fire Chief Edward Taomoto said Thursday that the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and at least four people have been confirmed dead.

He said firefighters are still trying to contain the blazes, which started on Tuesday and destroyed at least 80 homes.

He said firefighters are working around the clock to get the blazes under control, but it could be weeks before the full extent of the damage is known.

More: The Red Cross has set up a fundraising page to help victims of the fires.

The Red Cross said Thursday that it has raised more than $1 million for victims of disasters so far, KHON reports.

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced Thursday that it will match donations up to $1 million.

The Hawaii Community Foundation said it has raised $3 million for a fund to help victims of the fires.

The Red Cross said Thursday that it has raised more than $1 million for victims of disasters so far.

The Red Cross said it has raised more than $10 million for victims of disasters so far.

The Red Cross said it has raised more than $100 million for victims of disasters so

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