Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Three active fires on Maui remain unchanged at the end of the day Wednesday, while Lahaina fire fatalities increased to 36 people.

No other details on fatalities are available at this time.

As of this evening, Maui Fire Department reported no significant changes for the Lahaina, Upcountry and Pūlehu/Kīhei fires. There are no new evacuations. There are no containment numbers at this time. MFD expects to conduct an assessment at first light Thursday.

Firefighters have dealing with multiple flareups. Additional firefighter personnel from Honolulu have been requested.

Thirty US Army service members arrived tonight and are conducting search and recovery efforts on Thursday morning.

Three shelters are currently open: Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani, War Memorial gymnasium in Wailuku and Maui High School gymnasium in Kahului. American Red Cross said that 942 people are at the three shelters as of 10 p.m.

On Tuesday night, there were about 2,100 in Maui shelters.

A mass evacuation for visitors at Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka’anapali ended late Wednesday. County transportation officials said bus evacuations for visitors will resume Thursday at a Lahaina location and time to be announced.

Entry into Lahaina remains restricted as firefighting efforts continue. Motorists already in West Maui may exit the area via Ma’alaea and Waihe’e. Only Kahakuloa residents may enter Kahakuloa via Waihe’e.

Visitors in West Maui impacted by brush fire to be transported to Kahului Airport (Updated)

A mass bus evacuation for residents and visitors in West Maui will resume at 8:30 am on Thursday, Aug. 10. Bus boarding will be staged at Whalers Village entryway fronting Kāʻanapali Parkway. Visitors will be taken directly to the Kahului Airport. Residents will be taken to a Central Maui shelter. Three Roberts Hawaii Motor coaches, each with a capacity of 49 people will be available. Additional buses from partner agencies will be added in based on demand. Mahalo to the transportation companies who are supporting these efforts.

Two additional shelters opened in Central Maui

The County of Maui opened two additional emergency evacuation shelters Wednesday evening. The additional shelters are located at King’s Cathedral Maui at 777 Maui Veteran’s Highway in Kahului and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1300 Maui Lani Parkway in Kahului. Mahalo to King’s Cathedral Maui and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Maui Lani for providing additional shelter sites in order to accommodate full occupancy at existing shelters.

Evacuees are reminded that emergency shelters do not provide bedding, toiletries and personal care items. Pet owners utilizing the shelter will need to have pets properly restrained.

Mayor Bissen offers a public message in light of recent tragedies

Mayor Richard Bissen released a recorded message tonight that was shared on the County’s social media platforms in light of the recent tragedies. A copy of the video can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlV6sObu_Y0.