Update/Extinguished: Maui fire crews responding to brush fire in Haʻikū

(Update: 3:33 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2025)

A brush fire reported in Haʻikū near West Kuiaha Road and the Hāna Highway burned approximately one acre before it was extinguished as of 3:28 p.m., Friday.

Fire officials say the blaze was first reported at 1:23 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2025. Crews arrived to find a fire burning in the brush along the road. Flying embers ignited brush areas on both sides of the road, necessitating the temporary closure of Hāna Highway.

Firefighters extended hose lines to attack and extinguish the fire.

Responding units included: Engine 2, Engine 5, Engine 10, Tanker 10, Tanker 14 and a battalion chief.

No structures were threatened and no damages were reported.

The cause of the fire is undetermined.

(Update: 3:24 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2025)

The brush fire reported in Haʻikū near West Kuiaha Road and the Hāna Highway was declared contained as of 3:16 p.m.

(Update: 2:49 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2025)

Hāna Highway at West Kuiaha Road is now OPEN.

(Posted: 1:51 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2025)

Maui fire crews are on the scene of a brush fire located near West Kuiaha Road and the Hāna Highway in Haʻikū. The fire was first reported at around 1:35 p.m. in an area of tall cane grass. Maui fire crews are battling the fire in gusty conditions with 20 mph winds reported. Maui police have closed the Hāna Highway in both directions at West Keisha Road.

Check back for further updates, which will be posted as more information becomes available.