The island of Maui is grappling with an unprecedented wildfire crisis that has now claimed 93 lives and left many families homeless.
As the destruction continued to mount, fans and residents alike turned to social media to urge beloved actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson to lend his voice to the cause.
With the fire dying down and communities grappling with its aftermath, local authorities have only just begun their efforts to gauge the extent of the damage.
Read on to learn more.
Fans Are Calling Dwayne Johnson To Show Support
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Fans have taken to social media to enlist the support of high-profile figures like Dwayne Johnson to amplify their pleas for help and attention. Johnson, better known as “The Rock,” has deep ties to the island with his Samoan heritage.
Although he has been active in philanthropic efforts in the past, many fans feel that his influential voice could bring much-needed national and international attention to dire situations.
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“Can you please bring awareness to the tragic events in Maui caused by the fire?” a fan pleaded. “We need support, positive energy, prayers, monetary donations, anything! Please use your platform to bring awareness!”
Another fan wrote, “Don’t you have Samoan heritage? Aren’t you supposed to be talking about the tragic events in Maui? Show concern and raise awareness, please.”
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A third fan wrote, “So you didn’t show up to the war memorial in Maui at the sanctuary to support the island you live on? I am disappointed.”
Another fan sympathized with Johnson, stating that he must be “sick” because his relationship with “Mana” and “Ohana” was more “immediate.”
Maui Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 93
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The effects of the wildfire, now the deadliest wildfire in the US in centuries, have been felt across the island, with homes reduced to ashes, cherished landscapes reduced to charred remains, and livelihoods changed forever. Families have been left homeless, their possessions lost in a fire, and a sense of uncertainty emerges as they try to put their lives back together.
Local authorities are now faced with the daunting task of assessing the full scope of the disaster. Efforts to quantify the loss were just beginning, as Police Chief John Pelletier noted that search crews had covered only 3% of the search area, and the death toll rose to 93, per NYP.
“We have an area that we need to fill at least 5 square miles, and it’s full of our loved ones,” he added, noting that the death toll is likely to rise and “none of us really know the size yet.”
Pelletier went on to note that identifying the deceased has been a difficult task so far because the body was “a mess” when lifted. However, he stated that two people have been identified so far.
Jason Momoa Urges Tourists to Shed Travel Plans
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Amid the recent tragedy, Honolulu-born actor Jason Momoa has added his voice to the appeal for support, urging tourists to reconsider their travel plans to the island as available resources should be left for victims of the crisis.
Momoa, who has deep ties to the island, took to Instagram to urge would-be visitors to put their travel plans on hold.
“Maui is not a vacation spot right now,” he wrote. “DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI.”
He continued, “Don’t convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering so much.”
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“Hello to everyone who has donated and shown love to the community in this time of need,” added the “Dune” actor, noting that “communities need time to heal, grieve and recover,” pleading with tourists not to take “critical resources ” which is “very limited.”
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Launch Maui Wildfire Fund
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In an incredible show of solidarity and support, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez have pledged a staggering $100 million in donations for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating Maui Wildfire Crisis.
Their generous donation comes as the island continues to struggle with the effects of wildfires, with Sanchez stating that they are “heartbroken by what’s happening in Maui.”
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Their monumental donation, announced via an Instagram statement, aims to provide immediate and long-term relief to those affected by the crisis.
“We are thinking of all the families who have lost so much and the communities that have been devastated. The immediate needs are important, and so is the long-term rebuilding that needs to happen – even after much of the attention has died down,” he said.
Sanchez added, “Jeff and I are creating the Maui Fund and dedicating $100 million to help Maui get back on its feet now and throughout the coming years as ongoing needs reveal themselves.”
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