Crews battle 4 acre brush fire in Piʻihana area of Wailuku; Flames knocked down

Update: 7:01 a.m., Oct. 24, 2024

Thursday’s brush fire in Piʻihana burned 4.6 acres before it was 100% contained at 5 p.m. Crews remained on scene overnight to continue mop-up and address any flare-ups. The area received light trade showers overnight and this morning. Firefighters will continue to monitor the area throughout the day today. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Piʻilani fire update
Update: 4:24 p.m., Oct. 24, 2024

A brush fire in the Piʻihana area of Wailuku burned 2-3 acres since it was first reported at 2:40 p.m. The fire forced the closure of the Kahekili Highway from Pi‘ihana Road to Kamaile St. At least one residence along Piʻihana Road was advised to evacuate while some others in the area self evacuated as a precaution.

The Maui Fire Department responded with two air assets, as well as four engines (1, 10, 14, and 40) two tankers (10 and 14), Hazmat 10, Relief Tanker 10 and two battalion chiefs, along with private tankers from Alpha and Hawaiian Dredging.

County officials say there have been no reports of injuries or damages. No containment percentages were available at last report, but fire officials said all flame activity has been knocked down.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency was partially activated.

Kahekili Highway closed from Piʻihana Road to Makaʻala Drive
Update: 3:39 p.m., Oct. 24, 2024

The Kahekili Highway is closed from Piʻihana Road to Makaʻala Drive due to ongoing efforts to battle an active brush fire in the area. The fire was first reported to dispatch at 2:40 p.m.

Piʻihana Road being evacuated
Update: 3:27 p.m., Oct. 24, 2024

For the safety of the public, residents on Piʻihana Road are being evacuated. If you feel you and your family’s safety is impacted, you should evacuate now.

Firefighters battling 3 acre brush fire in Piʻihana
Update: 3 p.m., Oct. 24, 2024

Maui fire crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Piʻihana area of Wailuku. The department’s Air 1 helicopter is en route, along with Engine 14 and Tanker 14. Engine 10 is already on scene. The fire was estimated at 3 acres in size at around 3 p.m. The highway will be closed to allow fire units to work. Motorists should avoid the area.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency issued an alert just before 3 p.m., saying the fire is posing a smoke hazard. Area residents should prepare to evacuate if they are notified by County officials.

Officials continue to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.