#maalaea fire
Brush fire along ‘Pali’ section of Honoapiʻilani burns small area; cause undetermined
A fire along the makai side of the Honoapiʻilani Highway burned an estimated area of 300 by 200 feet before being brought under control on Saturday afternoon.
Brush fire along Honoapiʻilani in Waikapū now 75% contained
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire reported at around 12:22 p.m. on Saturday makai of the Honoapi’ilani near the Kahili Golf Course in Waikapū. By 1:15 p.m., crews had gained 75% containment on the fire and forward progress was stopped at around 1:50 p.m. Department officials estimate the size to be around four to five acres.
Forward progress stopped on 95 acre Māʻalaea brush fire
A brush fire in Māʻalaea burned an estimated 95 acres since it was first reported at 12:37 p.m. on Thursday, near the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kūihelani Highway, fire officials said.
Crews battling fire in Central Maui near intersection of Kuihelani and Honoapiʻilani highways
Maui fire crews are battling a brush fire near the intersection of the Kūihelani and Honoapiʻilani highways. The Maui Police Department issued a road closure notice at around 1 p.m. saying traffic on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in the Wailuku bound direction is being redirected to Kūihelani due to the fire.
Maui firefighters douse boat fire at Māʻalaea Harbor
Maui firefighters responded to an early morning alarm regarding a boat fire at Māʻalaea Harbor on Thursday. Damages were estimated at $8,000, according to Maui Fire Department officials.
Update: Brush fire burns 8 acres in Māʻalaea, now 100% contained
An afternoon brush fire burned 8 acres in Māʻalaea since it was first reported at 1:49 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Fire crews were able to gain 100% containment by 5:40 p.m.
Māʻalaea fire near Haycraft Park on Maui burns quarter acre of brush
Maui fire crews continue mop-up operations at the site of a quarter acre brush fire in Māʻalaea adjacent to Haycraft Park.
Māʻalaea fire burns quarter acre of brush along highway
An afternoon fire burned about a quarter acre of brush along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea on Tuesday.
Firebreaks to be Installed in Pōhākea Watershed in Mā‘alaea Starting Dec. 7
As part of its ongoing work to improve ocean water quality in Māʻalaea Bay, the nonprofit Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is working in partnership with Goodfellow Bros. in the Pōhākea watershed to install firebreaks to suppress wildfires and prevent sediment-laden runoff into the ocean.
Māʻalaea Fire Scorches Two Acres of Brush
A brush fire burned an estimated two acres along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea before being brought under control on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.
Mā‘alaea Mauka Brush Fire Now 100% Contained
The Māʻalaea Mauka brush fire that started last week Wednesday, Oct. 2, is now 100% contained as of this morning, according to Maui fire officials.
4 p.m. Update: Mā‘alaea Mauka Fire Remains 90% Contained
Firefighters have gained 90% containment on the 4,100-acre Māʻalaea Mauka wildfire as of 10:30 this morning.
Mā‘alaea Mauka Wildfire on Maui 70% Contained
The Māʻalaea Mauka brush fire has consumed 4,100 acres and has been contained 70 percent as of noon today, the Maui Fire Department reports. The Honoapiʻilani Highway was also reopened to traffic after a temporary closure that started at around 10:45 a.m. while crews built up a berm to prevent the fire from encroaching onto the highway.
Honoapi‘ilani Re-Opened After Temporary Closure Between Mile 11 and Ukumehame
The Honoapiʻilani Highway has re-opened to traffic in both directions after a temporary closure that started at around 10:45 a.m. while crews built up a berm to prevent the fire from encroaching onto the highway.
Honoapi‘ilani Highway Remains Open This Morning, Fire Burns 4,100 Acres
The Honoapiʻilani Highway remains open in both directions following an extended road closure yesterday due to firefighting operations and reduced visibility.
Honoapi‘ilani OPEN, Intermittent Closures Possible Overnight Due to Fire
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. Intermittent closures are possible overnight as crews continue to battle a large brush fire in the West Maui Mountains.
“Pali” Brush Fire Scorches 4,100 Acres, Honoapiʻilani OPEN
Maui Fire Department personnel are responding to reports of a brush fire off Honoapiʻilani Highway in an area between the scenic lookout and Olowalu.
Six Separate Small Brush Fires Doused Overnight Along “Pali”
Maui firefighters doused six separate small brush fires along the “Pali” section of the Honoapiʻilani Highway overnight.
Honoapi‘ilani Now OPEN in Mā‘alaea Following Brush Fire
The Honoapiʻilani Highway (Hwy 30) is NOW OPEN in both directions following a brush fire at Mile Marker 8 in Maalaea.
Honoapiʻilani Hwy Now OPEN Following Fire in Māʻalaea
The Honoapi’ilani Hwy is now open in both directions. It was closed for about an hour while crews battled a brush fire on the makai side of the road between miles 7 and 11 in Māʻalaea.
