Update: Waiehu brushfire 100% contained

Update: 7:13 p.m., May 24, 2024

A brush fire in Waiehu burned 1.75 acres on Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 12:57 p.m. on May 24, 2024 in an area near the Kahekili Highway and Waiehu Beach Road intersection.

Crews arrived on scene to find at least two separate areas where abandoned vehicle fires had spread to the surrounding brush. Crews worked to limit fire spread and extinguish the fires.

The fire was brought under control at 2:49 p.m., and extinguished at 5:05 p.m.

Responding units included: Engine 1, Engine 10, Hazmat 10, Tanker 10, Tanker 3, Engine 14, Tanker 14, two battalion chiefs, the department’s Air 1 helicopter, and a fire investigator. Fire officials reported conditions on scene included 5-10 mph tradewinds.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No damages were reported.

Update: 3:10 p.m., May 24, 2024

A brush fire in Waiehu is now 100% contained, as of 2:54 p.m, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency. Maui Fire Department crews remain on scene for mop up operations and final extinguishment.

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Maui fire crews are on the scene of a brush fire in Waiehu, reported at 12:49 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Fire officials say the blaze involves approximately 1/4 acre of heavy brush and vegetation near  Kahekili Highway and Waiehu Beach Road. Smoke is visible in the area.

Emergency managers say the public is advised to avoid the area if possible, and area residents should prepare to evacuate if notified by county officials.

Maui Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.