Joe and Jill Biden to visit fire-ravaged Hawaii as death toll hits 110

President has faced criticism for not speaking about wildfire disaster earlier and using the wrong name when referring to Maui

Joe and Jill Biden will travel to Hawaii next week to witness the impact of wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina, the White House said on Wednesday, as the death toll from disaster rose to 110.

Announcing the visit, which will take place on Monday, the White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said: In Maui, the president and first lady will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see first-hand 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.