Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez announces Maui wildfire relief fund $100 million to rebuild

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Given the magnitude of the shocking devastation and loss of life, Amazon.com Inc. K's billionaires reached out for help.

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Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez announced a $100 million donation to Maui wildfire relief efforts.

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In a joint statement on Instagram on Friday, he said: "Jeff and I are saddened by what is happening in Maui.

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We are thinking of all the families who have lost so much and the community that has been devastated.

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"Immediate needs are important, and long-term rebuilding is important too – even after a lot of focus has gone down," he said.

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Jeff and I are creating a Maui Fund and dedicating $100 million to help Maui get back on its feet in the years to come.

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Bezos owns extensive property on Maui, including a 14-acre property he purchased in 2021 for $78 million.

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The death toll from the fire rose to at least 93 on Sunday. Officials warned that the number could still rise significantly as the search continues.

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