#molokai brush fire

Update/Extinguished: Active brush fire on Molokaʻi in area of Kamalo Camp

The Kamalo fire on Molokaʻi was extinguished as of 6:01 p.m. per Command.

2-3 acres burned in weekend fire on Molokaʻi

An estimated 2-3 acres of brush burned during an afternoon fire on Molokaʻi over the weekend. The incident was reported at 2:24 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in an area above Kaunakakai town.

Progress made as firefighters battle large brushfire near Molokaʻi Airport

The Molokaʻi fire is approximately 60% contained at about 100 acres as of 5 p.m., according to Maui Fire Department. There are no active threats, evacuation advisories or road closures at this time, and there are no reports of injuries. MFD continues to mop up and strengthen containment lines around the fire. Acreage and containment estimates may fluctuate as assessments are made. The cause of the fire is under investigation by MFD. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant as fire conditions are subject to change. 

Molokaʻi fire burns 50 acres, declared 100% contained

Maui fire crews continue to battle a brush fire on Molokaʻi that has burned 50 acres since it was first reported at 1:41 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 in the area of 40 Maunaloa Road.

Molokaʻi Brushfire Almost Extinguished

Firefighters are still on scene on Molokai putting out hot spots from a 15 acre brushfire that started Wednesday afternoon.

Moloka‘i Brush Fire at Paniolo Camp Burns 4,000 Square Feet

A fire on Molokaʻi charred 4,000 square feet of brush before being brought under control on Thursday afternoon.

Molokaʻi Brush Fire Burns 5 Acres at Kaluakoi

The Department’s Air 1 helicopter was dispatched from Maui to assist as ground crews faced difficult terrain while attempting to gain access to the fire.

Backhoe Strikes Underground Powerline Sparking Molokaʻi Brush Fire

An afternoon brush fire in Kalewa on Molokaʻi was sparked when a backhoe struck an underground powerline while digging in the area, according to fire officials.

Molokai Crews Battle 3 Brush Fires

The fires were reported at 11:36 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, and burned a total of 21.5 acres of brush.

Molokai Firefighters Respond to Two Small Brushfires

Firefighters on Molokai responded to two separate brush fire incidents on Monday afternoon, June 11, 2012. The first was reported at 3:40 p.m. at a new subdivision in Kalamaula off of Likelike Street.

FIRE WEATHER WATCH; MOLOKAI BLAZE STANDS AT 8,000 ACRES

By Wendy Osher UPDATE @  3:45 P.M. Thursday, September 03, 2009 Firefighters continue to maintain their posture in fighting the 8,000 acre Molokai fire that has been burning for six days.  County Civil Defense Administrator Gen Iinuma tells us crews have been doing an exceptional job of maintaining the perimeter of the fire, but continue […]

WEATHER INCREASES FIRE DANGER: FRESH LAHAINA CREW ROTATES INTO FIREFIGHTING EFFORT

UPDATE: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 02, 2009 By Wendy Osher Firefighters now have 50% containment on a 5-day old fire on Molokai that has burned 8,000 acres since Saturday afternoon.  Two TH-47 Chinook Helicopters from the National Guard are being used today to assist as crews work to get a better handle on the forestry […]

MOLOKAI BLAZE 50% CONTAINED; FIREFIGHTERS DEAL WITH DROP IN HUMIDITY

3:30 P.M. UPDATE:  Tuesday, September 01, 2009 By Wendy Osher Firefighters continue to maintain their hold on a fire that has burned between 7,800 and 8,000 acres since it started Saturday afternoon.  The blaze is now 50% contained overall, but the upper portion of the fire in the forestry area remains active, and is not […]

MOLOKAI FIRE BURNS 7,800 ACRES; 70 FIREFIGHTERS ON SCENE

UPDATED @ 4:00 P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 More than 70 state and county firefighters are on the scene of a three day old fire on Molokai that has now burned an estimated 7,800 acres.  Crews are being assisted by 5 helicopters, 7 bulldozers, and 5 water tankers. Bulldozer activity remains heavy as equipment operators […]

MOLOKAI FIRE NOW IN ITS 3RD DAY BURNS AN ESTIMATED 7,200 ACRES

UPDATED @ 12:30 P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 County and state fire crews continue their third day of battling a brush fire on Molokai that has increased in size to 7,200 acres since it was first reported Saturday afternoon. On the ground, 40-plus County firefighters are joined by 28 wildland firefighters from the State’s Division […]

FIREFIGHTERS FACE CHANGING WINDS AND PRE-EXISTING DRY CONDITIONS; 4 SCHOOLS CLOSED

UPDATE: 6:45 A.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 FIRE FORCES SCHOOL CLOSURES:  The department of Education closed four schools on Molokai today because of the ongoing fire above Kaunakakai. Closures today include Molokai High, Molokai Middle, Kaunakakai Elementary and Kualapuu Elementary Public Charter School. DROUGHT CONDITIONS ON MOLOKAI:  The island of Molokai has been having especially […]

RESIDENTS OF KALAMAULA MAUKA EVACUATED, FIRE GROWS TO 6,000 ACRES

UPDATE TO KAUNAKAKAI FIRE SUNDAY 8/30/09 4:15 p.m. RESIDENTS OF KALAMAULA MAUKA ON MOLOKAI EVACUATED A change in wind conditions has caused the brush fire on Molokai to switch from a mauka direction to makai. In response, Maui Police ordered residents in the Kalamaula Mauka area to evacuate at around 4:15 this (Sunday, August 30, […]

MAUI CREWS ASSIST MOLOKAI FIRE FIGHTERS AT KAUNAKAKAI BRUSH FIRE

A brush fire above Kaunakakai on Molokai burned 60 acres by 3:30 Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2009. The fire was first reported at 12:05 p.m. in a town located above Kaunakakai. County officials say the fire was burning in the mauka direction. Three helicopters were dispatched to the scene for water drops as well as […]