#Water Tankers
Potable water available for the public’s use in Lahaina, Upper Kula
The Department of Water Supply reminds people in areas affected by the recent wildfires that they may obtain safe water for their drinking, cooking and basic hygiene needs from a fleet of designated potable water tankers positioned at various sites in Lahaina and Upper Kula.
20 acre Ukumehame fire 90% contained, 2 acre Launiupoko fire 100% contained, all Maui roads OPEN
By Wendy Osher (4:30p 8/11/10 Update): Battalion Chief Karl Kubo called the Ukumehame brush fire 90% contained. Crews will continue to monitor the area tonight. (Update: 9:45 a.m. 8/11/10) Maui firefighters are now conducting mop-up operations after two fires in West Maui forced the four hour closure of the Honoapiilani Highway last night. A fire […]
Honoapiilani Highway now OPEN after two fires: 1 at Launiupoko and 1 at Ukumehame
By Wendy Osher (Update: 9:45 a.m. 8/11/10) Maui firefighters are now conducting mop-up operations after two fires in West Maui forced the four hour closure of the Honoapiilani Highway last night. A fire at Ukumehame burned a total of 20 acres, while a separate blaze at Launiupoko burned an estimated 2 acres and burned two […]
VIDEO: Fire on Maui burns brush in Mac Nut fields mauka of Kahekili Hwy
By Wendy Osher (Update 6:10 a.m. 8/9/10) Many Wailuku residents woke up to the smell of smoke this morning (Monday, August 9, 2010). County officials have confirmed a small flare up of the 30 acre Mac Nut fire off of the Kahekili Highway at around 6 a.m today. The fire was first reported Saturday afternoon […]
VIDEO:fire near Kehalani Mauka subdivision on Maui burns 60 acres; Under Control
By Wendy Osher (4:15 p.m. 8/6/10) The Kehalani fire that started just before midnight, remains at 60 acres and no injuries are reported. There was damage reported to waterlines connected to the ‘Iao Water Treatment Facility, which has been shut down while lines are repaired. The shutdown does not currently affect water customers in the area. Fire […]
170 acre fire near Mokulele Hwy on Maui, now 100% contained
(Updated August 1 2010 @ 7:20 p.m.) A large brush fire near the Mokulele Highway on Maui burned a total of 170 acres before being declared 100% contained today. The fire began Saturday morning and came within one mile of the highway, but did not impact traffic. Crews today were assisted by a water tanker […]
VIDEO: Storage shed damaged in Happy Valley fire on Maui; homes saved
Click here to view video of Happy Valley Fire By Wendy Osher (6:15 a.m. 7/12/10) Firefighters will assess the extent of damage today caused by a fire overnight in the Happy Valley subdivision of Wailuku on Maui. A storage shed was burned, but homes were saved in the densely populated area. The fire was first […]
Hana Highway OPEN; Brush Fire 100% Contained
Update 7:15a 6/23/10: Some smoke still can be seen at the site of yesterday’s fire makai of the Hana Highway in Kahului. There is no threat, there are just some large logs that are smoldering at the center of the already burned area. Firefighters brought the 25 acre brush fire under full containment yesterday afternoon. […]
Maalea Fire grows to 5,800 acres, now 75% contained
(Update: 12p 6/9/10) The Maalaea fire is now 75% contained. A noon update provided by the county notes the fire grew to 5,800 acres in size since last report. Both lanes of Honoapiilani Highway remain open to traffic. However, motorists are cautioned that wind conditions could adversely affect the fire and cause intermittent road closures. […]
6p 6/8/10 Alternating Traffic on Honoapiilani Hwy; Maalaea fire burns 2,000 acres
By Wendy Osher (Update 6:30 p 6/8/10) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6ed3NH6Jo[/youtube] Maui Police re-opened the Honoapiilani Highway at around 6 p.m. (Tuesday, June 8, 2010) for contraflow travel using one lane of travel, following a six hour road closure. Firefighters continue to battle a 2,000 acre blaze above Maalaea that was first reported at 10 p.m. Monday. Police […]
Kula, Ulupalakua customers urged to conserve water
The Department of Water Supply today urged all residents and businesses in Kula, Ulupalakua, and Kanaio to use water for health and safety purposes only while the Department restores water to safe levels in the storage tanks. Consumption for the Upcountry water system has averaged 8.6 million gallons per day (MGD) for the past two […]
Fire remains active, air support increased, road still open, structure spared
(Updated @ 11:46 a.m. by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. The road was reopened shortly before 10 a.m. after being closed overnight because of an encroaching brush fire. Fire crews were able to establish a fire break this morning, allowing motorists to utilize the Honoapiilani Highway, which serves as […]
Residents in Olowalu Subdivision issued Precautionary Warning due to Brush Fire
Posted by Wendy Osher (Update: 9:30 p.m. 5/3/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a brush fire in Ukumehame / Olowalu that burned at least 100 acres since it was first reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday April 3, 2010. For safety reasons, all helicopter operations ended at nightfall. There are still no evacuations […]
