Wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 67 people – the deadliest natural disaster since it became a US state in 1959.
Search teams are continuing to scour the ruins of Lahaina – a town on Maui island – with the help of cadaver dogs.
Governor Josh Green has warned the number of fatalities will continue to rise, with deaths now surpassing the 61 people who died in a 1960 tsunami.
Thousands have been left homeless and about 1,000 buildings destroyed by the fire, with before and after images showing the devastation.
It comes as investigators try to determine what caused it to sweep through Lahaina at terrifying speed, decimating the resort with little warning.
Emergency sirens are meant to warn of impending danger – but didn’t go off.
Survivors have said they didn’t hear any of the alarms across the island and only became aware when they saw flames or heard explosions.
Lahaina has been devastated by the fire
Officials have also not detailed exactly what kind of text, phone or email alerts were sent.
Fire chiefs said the speed of the blaze made it “nearly impossible” for frontline responders to communicate with officials who would normally issue evacuation orders.
Power outages in Lahaina also appear to have hindered the emergency effort.
Maui County confirmed on Friday afternoon that 12 more victims had been found, taking the total to 67.
“Without a doubt, there will be more fatalities. We do not know, ultimately, how many will have occurred,” Josh Green told media when the total was 59.
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Survivors describe wildfire escape
Lahaina’s location next to hills means there are only a few routes out of the town.
Some survivors have described being forced to jump into the sea as cars around them began catching alight and exploding.
The cause of the fires – which started on Tuesday – is currently unknown but officials say nearly 85% of US wildfires are caused by humans.
