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Heat, trade winds fuel afternoon brush fire in Wailuku; half-acre blaze under control
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Hot temperatures and gusty trade winds fueled an early afternoon Wailuku brush fire in Piʻihana Road area, according to Maui Fire Department.
No damages or injuries occurred with the half-acre fire, which was reported at 12:49 p.m. today and under control by 2 p.m.
Mop up was continuing in the late afternoon, the news release said.
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The brush was spread by strong trade winds, according to the report.
Engine 1, Engine 10 and Tanker 10 were supported by Air 1 in making water drops in less accessible areas.
Cause of the fire was undetermined.
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