Cause of fire at Kula Lodge on Maui is under investigation

(Update: 2:51 p.m., 12:29 p.,m., Aug. 11, 2025)

A fire at the Kula Lodge & Restaurant on Maui reported early Monday morning is under investigation.

On Aug. 11, 2025 at around 3:19 a.m., a renter in one of the rooms at the Kula Lodge reported seeing flames coming from the Kula Lodge & Restaurant located at 15200 Haleakalā Highway, Kula.

Upon police arrival, the Kula Lodge & Restaurant building was observed to be completely engulfed in flames. An immediate evacuation of the property was conducted with all renters being able to leave without incident.

Firefighters arrived to find the restaurant building fully involved, according to department reports. Firefighters attacked the fire and worked to keep it from spreading to any of the adjacent structures.

Maui fire officials say mop up on the fire is slow and ongoing due to the potential structural compromise of the building.

The Maui Fire Department arrived on scene around 3:33 a.m. and crews were able to gain control of the fire around 5:30 a.m. The fire was brought under control at 6:11 a.m.

Crews responding to the scene included: Engine 5, Engine 13, Rescue 10, Tanker 10, a battalion chief, and a fire investigator.

At this time the cause of the fire is undetermined. An investigation continues.

(8:30 a.m., Aug. 11, 2025)

Maui fire crews responded to an early morning fire at the Kula Lodge today. Details surrounding the extent of damage and the cause have yet to be released. The fire forced the closure of Haleakalā Highway (377), between Upper Kimo Drive and Ainakula Road for several hours this morning while emergency crews responded to the scene. The fire was first reported in the early morning hours before 4 a.m.

(3:53 a.m. Aug. 11, 2025)

Both lanes of Haleakalā Highway (377), between Upper Kimo Drive and Ainakula Road, are closed due to a structure fire.

*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is received.