What's happened
The death toll from the Maui wildfire has been adjusted down to at least 97 people, with 31 still missing.
Why it matters
The revised death toll and ongoing search for missing persons highlight the devastating impact of the wildfire and the challenges in accurately determining the number of casualties.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports the revised death toll and the challenges in accurately determining casualties, while AP News provides details on the revised death toll and the complexities of the recovery efforts.
How we got here
The wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, on August 8th, caused widespread destruction and led to a significant number of casualties, with ongoing efforts to determine the full extent of the impact.
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