The death toll from the wildfires in Maui is approaching 100 as crews continue to sift through the rubble.
At least 96 people have been confirmed dead, though it is unclear if more victims have been found. It is the deadliest wildfire in at least a century in the U.S., exceeding the 2018 California Camp fire that killed 86 people.
The White House said Mr. Biden received morning and evening updates on the situation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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