The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said that there is no information yet if Filipinos have been affected by the massive and deadly wildfires in Hawaii or also known as Big Island.
In a public advisory posted on Facebook, DFA said the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu (PCG Honolulu) is closely monitoring Maui and other counties of the Big Island.
"As of 12 August 2023, there is no information if any Filipino nationals are affected by the wildfires," it said.
The foreign affairs department cited that the PCG Honolulu has already provided advisories informing Pinoys on agencies to contact when they need assistance.
Based on PCG Honolulu's advisory posted last August 11, Filipinos in Hawaii may call the Philippine Consulate at its 24/7 emergency hotlines of (808) 253-9446.
According to the data from Maui County government, the wildfires has killed 93 individuals as of August 13. This devastating turn of event is now regarded as the deadliest in the United States' wildfire history.
In a press conference on Saturday, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said they are expecting that the death toll will continue to rise.
Meanwhile, more than 2,200 structures were damaged or destroyed while 2,100 acres or 850 hectares were burned.
The wildfires in Hawaii started on August 8, and authorities declared that the fire was extinguished on August 12.
