President Biden and first woman Jill Biden will journey Monday to Maui to fulfill with first responders, survivors and authorities officers after horrifying wildfires ripped by the Hawaiian island, the White House stated Wednesday.

The first couple will “see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated.

“The president continues to marshal a whole-of-government response to the deadly Maui fires, and he has committed to delivering everything that the people of Hawaii need from the federal government as they recover from this disaster,” Ms. Jean-Pierre stated.

Wind-fueled fires swiftly ripped by the city of Lahaina and different elements of Maui final week with little warning. Residents had little time to flee, and a few fled into the Pacific Ocean.

At least 106 folks had been killed, although crews are looking out by the rubble. Officials say solely a fraction of the lifeless have been positively recognized, given the character of the destruction.

Mr. Biden is below strain to assist the island recuperate. He confronted criticism for spending time on a Delaware seaside and saying little in regards to the disaster over the weekend, although the White House insists Mr. Biden has been on prime of the disaster for the reason that begin and pointed to reward from Democratic leaders in Hawaii.

The president on Tuesday lamented the destruction brought on by the wildfires, that are the deadliest since 1918, when 453 folks died from wildfires that unfold to Minnesota and Wisconsin, in response to the National Fire Protection Association.

“The deadliest wildfire in more than a hundred years,” Mr. Biden stated. “A whole city destroyed. Generations of Native Hawaiian history turned to ruin.”

Presidents typically tour destruction from wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes and different disasters as a part of their efforts to coordinate authorities responses and help residents.

Sometimes leaders don’t go immediately as a result of a VIP go to could be a distraction from rescue efforts.

“Over the past week, President Biden has stayed closely in touch with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Hawaii Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, as well as Hawaii Governor Josh Green, who advised that the search and recovery efforts are expected to be at a stage early next week to allow for a presidential visit,” Ms. Jean-Pierre stated.

• Jeff Mordock contributed to this report.

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