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Maui Wildfire Photos
Mahalo to all who sent photos and video from the Maui wildfire. Below is a slideshow of the fire from around the island. The fire burned an estimated 10,000 acres, forced evacuation of thousands in North Kihei and Maalaea, resulted in road closures and power outages as well as travel impacts at Kahului Airport.
Maui Wildfire Thursday Updates: Crews Monitor Fire Overnight
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire reported in the area of East Waikō Road and Kūihelani Highway. The incident was reported at around 10:48 a.m.
Fire Burns Half Acre at Pūlehunui Industrial Park
The fire was first reported at 12:06 p.m. in the are of Nopu Street, near a radio tower.
Fire Burns One Acre Near Pi‘ihana Farm Lots
Approximately one acre of brush was burned in an afternoon fire off of Piʻihana Road in Wailuku on Sunday.
Brush Fire Above Kapalua Airport Burns 3 Acres
Maui fire crews used a helicopter to douse flames at a brush fire above the Kapalua Airport on Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2019.
One Acre Burned in Wailea Brush Fire
Responding crews reported a working fire in heavy brush located adjacent to Wailea Alanui Drive and Heleuma Place.
Half Acre Brush Fire Near MEO Pu‘unēnē Facility
Maui fire crews responded to a half-acre brush fire on Friday afternoon near the Maui Economic Opportunity transit yard in Puʻunēnē, Maui.
Brushfire Above Hanaka‘ō‘ō Quickly Contained
A quarter of an acre of brush was scorched in an afternoon fire above Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in Lahaina on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
Moloka‘i Fire at Manawainui Gulch Likely Sparked by Severed Power Line
A brush fire reported near Molokaʻi’s Manawainui Bridge on Tuesday appears to have been sparked by a high voltage power line. Maui fire officials say the line had been severed and fell to the ground.
Pukalani Brush Fire Comes Within 20 Feet of Homes
Upon arrival, crews reported about a half acre of brush actively burning on the north slope of the gulch adjacent to ʻĀina Lani Drive. Authorities say the fire was within 20 feet of area homes.
Brush Fire Burns Half-Acre in Lahaina Near Homeless Resource Center
Maui firefighters responded to a brush fire near the Lahaina Aquatic Center on Shaw Street over the weekend.
Small Brush Fire on ‘Pali’ Sunday
The fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on the makai shoulder of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea.
Crews Douse Kīhei Grass Fire
Maui firefighters doused a small grass fire in a field to the north of the Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center on East Welakahao Road on Tuesday night.
Acre of Brush Scorched in Mā‘alaea
An estimated one acre of brush was scorched in a fire near the Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kuihelani Highway intersection in Māʻalaea on Monday afternoon.
Day 4: Maui EKO Green Waste Fire
Maui fire crews continued to douse hot spots over the weekend at the Maui EKO Systems composting facility where a green waste fire started on Friday afternoon.
Brush Fire Found Within Apparent Kīhei Homeless Camp
Crews from Wailea arrived on scene at 9:33 p.m. to find an area of brush, kiawe trees and trash burning within what appeared to be a homeless encampment.
Baldwin Ave Open, Brush Fire Extinguished
UPDATE: BALDWIN AVE OPEN, FIRE EXTINGUISHED (Update: 2:15 p.m. 7.13.17) The fire is extinguished, Baldwin Avenue (390) is completely open.
SUV’s Hot Exhaust Ignites Mahinahina Brush Fire
A 46-year-old woman reported driving her SUV through tall grass and after stopping for a short time, she noticed flames coming from underneath her vehicle.
Small Brush Fire Doused on Lower Kimo Drive, Kula
Maui firefighters doused a brush fire, reported to be 50 yards behind a residence on Lower Kimo Drive at round 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Half-Acre Fire on Hāna Highway, Nāhiku
The incident was reported at around 4:06 a.m. on Wednesday by a passing motorist who reported seeing lots of smoke in the Nāhiku area near Mile 22 of Hana Hwy.
