THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said no Filipino was affected by wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, that have so far led to the death of 53 people.

DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said the Hawaii state government has informed the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu that "no foreigners were affected [by the wildfires], including Filipinos."

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