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Spurred by fatal 2023 Lahaina blaze, a West Maui fire station project gets key approval

The Olowalu Fire Station, a privately funded project on donated land, would cover a growing residential community where fire is a risk and serve as a critical emergency hub between West and Central Maui.

Maui live fire training scheduled Nov. 10, 12, 18 and 19

The Maui Fire Department will conduct wildland live fire training on Nov. 10, 12, 18 and 19, as part of our 42nd Recruit Class. This training will be conducted in Waikapū, across from the Maui Tropical Plantation.

Update/extinguished: Brush fire in off Kokomo Road in Haʻikū

A fire in the area of 2520 Kokomo Road in Haʻikū was declare extinguished at 1:38 p.m.

Office trailer at recycling business destroyed in fire on Amala Place in Kahului

A morning fire at an office trailer on Amala Place in Kahului caused $150,000 in damage Thursday. The incident was reported at 5:08 a.m. at a commercial recycling business.

MFD announces public fireworks displays and fireworks laws, safety guidelines for New Year’s Eve

Maui County will host two public aerial firework displays this year—one at the Grand Wailea Resort and another at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi—according to a recent announcement from the Maui Fire Department. The department reminds residents that the import, transfer, sale, or use of aerial fireworks outside of permitted displays is illegal, extremely dangerous, and punishable as a Class C felony.

Makawao home fire causes $260,000 in damage, five people displaced

Five people were displaced, including a child following a home fire on Puia Place in Makawao Friday night. The fire caused an estimated $260,000 in damage to the structure and an unknown amount of damage to the contents.

Kayaker rescued after winds prevent him from returning to shore at Olowalu

A kayaker who was fishing about three-quarters of a mile offshore in Olowalu on Monday morning was rescued after he was unable to return to shore due to winds.

Diver rescued from ocean at ‘Sand Piles’ in Waiehu

A diver was rescued from waters off of Waiehu on Tuesday afternoon following reports that the man was in distress about 200-300 yards offshore.

Maui Fire Department receives ATF report; public release set for next week

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety received the Lahaina Fire Summary of Findings and Conclusions report from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura was briefed by ATF on the report today, Sept. 25, 2024. 

‘It’s triggering’: Kula residents keep a wary eye on Crater Road fire amid memories of last year’s blaze

“It’s distressing to all of us, even if it’s not coming right in our nearest vicinity, it’s still triggering, as it would be for anybody, either in Lahaina or Kula, that went through what we went through last year,” said Melissa James of The Ohana Animal Inn in Kula.

Maui Fire Department conducting live fire training Oct. 13, 16 and 17 in Waikapu

The Maui Fire Department is conducting live fire training on Oct. 13, 16 and 17 as part of its 39th recruit class in Waikapu.

Maui Fire Department says Lahaina fire 100% contained

The Maui Fire Department said the total estimated amount of acres for the Lahaina fire is around 2,170.

Maui Fire Department to conduct live fire training, June 1-27

The Maui Fire Department will conduct live fire training, June 1-27, in an area just below (east) of the Maui Tropical Plantation.

Events honor fallen Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, MFD bids farewell

The Maui Fire Department joined Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen, members of the Maui Police Department, Kahului Airport Crash Rescue, other responders and fire personnel from around the state and the nation in saying a final farewell in honor of the life and service of fallen firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran. Fire Fighter Evans-Dumaran’s ʻohana has set up a foundation to honor his life and service. They are hosting the first of their “Live like Tre’” days this Sunday, May 14 at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani beginning at 10 a.m.

WATCH: Pacific Cancer Foundation Kicks Off ‘Go Pink! Challenge’ with Logo Contest

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino along with the Maui Police and Fire Departments teamed up with Pacific Cancer foundation to launch its annual “GO PINK! Challenge” on Friday, Aug. 5. The Pacific Cancer Foundation campaign raises funds and awareness for Maui’s cancer community.

MFD: Wildland Fire Training on Molokaʻi Begins June 30

The Maui Fire Department is conducting a series of live fire wildland training exercises from Wednesday, June 30 through Friday, July 2.

Maui New Year’s Eve Fireworks Information

There are two public aerial fireworks displays this year:  One from an offshore barge at the Grand Wailea; and the other at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.

Maui Fire Department Announces Chief Promotions

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the recent promotions of Richard Kawasaki to Assistant Chief of Operations and William Barut to Battalion Chief.

14th MFD Chili Cook-off Seeking Entries

The 14th Maui Fire Department Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 starting at 3 p.m. in the Entertainment Tent at the 96th Maui Fair. The fundraiser benefits the Shriners’ Hospital Children Patient Transportation Fund which enables children afflicted with fire-related injuries to receive necessary medical treatment and rehabilitation therapy. This year’s […]

58 Acres Scorched in Pāʻia and Ha‘ikū Brush Fires

Maui Fire Crews responded to two brush fires that occurred within hours of one another in Pāʻia and Ha‘ikū on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
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