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Pickup Truck Found in Burn Area of Pāʻia Fire

Firefighters from Station 2 in Pāʻia responded to a report of a brush fire in fallow sugarcane fields east of Holomua Road at approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday

Faulty Cooking Equipment Sparks Happy Valley Fire

The fire was located in an enclosed garage, which was part of a vacant building located at the corner of Kahawai Street and North Market Street.

Woman Airlifted from Maui’s Waiheʻe Ridge Trail

Fire Crews on Maui were called to the Waiheʻe Ridge Trail on Saturday afternoon to assist a 64-year-old woman who injured her ankle while hiking in the area with a group of friends, officials said.

Three Kayakers Rescued at Sugar Beach

Three Maui men are safe after they became separated from their kayaks while venturing into waters off the coast of Sugar Beach in North Kihei on Sunday, officials said.

1 Dead, 2 Critical in Separate Ocean Rescues on Maui

A fisherman on Maui suffered fatal injuries after he was reported missing on Monday afternoon in rough waters off of Pilale Bay.

Visitor Rescued at Makena Landing After Becoming Separated from Kayak

Firefighters and lifeguards assisted a male visitor to safety after he became separated from his kayak in waters off of South Maui on Saturday afternoon.

Ocean Rescue at Camp Pecusa, Olowalu

Three people were rescued from waters off of Camp Pecusa in Olowalu last night after their kayaks became stranded in the reef during the evening’s low-tide.

Maui Fireworks: 3 Public Shows Planned on New Year’s

There will be three public fireworks displays in Maui County to ring in the New Year, each beginning at midnight.

New Rules Prohibit Backyard Burning of Household Trash

According to Capt. Haake, the Fire Prevention receives about one call per month in regards to people wanting to burn yard waste and trash; but numerous calls per month in regards to people complaining about smoke issues from such fires.

Maui Retailers Import More Fireworks Than Last Year

There are more fireworks for sale on Maui this year, with enough product to supply 600 permits, or three million permit-type firecrackers. The increase in stock comes as O’ahu spends their first New Year under a consumer fireworks ban that went into effect on Jan. 2, 2011.

Maui Fireworks Festivities: Dry Weather Cause for Concern

There are 3 public fireworks displays planned at midnight in Maui County, to ring in the New Year. Although there have been recent heavy rains, this past year has been very dry, so the threat of wildfires is still a major concern.

Fireworks Displays Planned For Hana, Wailea, and Lanai

There are three public fireworks displays planned in Maui County for New Year’s Eve. All three displays begin at 12:00 midnight on New Year’s Eve will be at the following locations: Hana – below Fagan’s Cross Kihei – barge offshore fronting the Grand Wailea Hotel Lanai – Manele Bay Hotel Firework permits are available until […]

Fireworks Displays Planned For Hana, Wailea, and Lanai

There are three public fireworks displays planned in Maui County for New Year’s Eve.  All three displays begin at 12:00 midnight on New Year’s Eve will be at the following locations: Hana – below Fagan’s Cross Kihei – barge offshore fronting the Grand Wailea Hotel Lanai – Manele Bay Hotel Firework permits are available until […]