UPDATES: More than 1,285 people have been recovered safely, while the death toll rose to 115.

The official casualty number remains at 114.

Chief John Pelletier has not been shy about expressing his frustration and his feelings during numerous encounters with the media.

Only a few of the remains that have been recovered are identifiable, officials have said.

Many of the remains were burned beyond recognition, complicating the effort to give closure to loved ones.

At least 93 people are confirmed dead, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in decades.

Officials estimated that some 1,000 were unaccounted for, 1,700 buildings burned and 2,000 people were in shelters as the Lahaina wildfire continued to burn.