One month has passed since the start of massive wildfires that tore across the Hawaiian island of Maui, leaving 115 people dead.

The wildfires broke out on August 8. Their flames were whipped by strong winds from a hurricane and spread quickly. The blaze devastated the center of the tourist town of Lahaina, once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Authorities have confirmed 115 deaths, and more than 100 people remain unaccounted for. The search for the missing continues in parts of the ocean as many people had reportedly jumped into the water to escape the flames.

Access to central Lahaina and other burnt areas is still strictly restricted due to the possibility of hazardous materials being left under the debris. Most of the residents have been unable to check on the extent of damage to their homes.

More than 5,800 residents were staying in shelters, including hotel rooms, as of Wednesday.

The state of Hawaii released its latest economic outlook on Wednesday. Its officials lowered their 2023 growth prediction from 1.8 percent to 1.1 percent. They also reduced their forecast for 2024 from 2 percent to 1.5 percent.

Observers say Maui's economy has been hit by a decline in tourism, and reconstruction will likely take a long time.