PSPS Watch: HECO monitoring wildfire risk; lines de-energized for 750 customers due to Olowalu fire

(Update: 8 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026) As Hurricane Nolo continues its westward track, Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions across its service territories, which may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. The company reports it has implemented safety measures to reduce the risk of wildfires during severe weather conditions.

At this time, Public Safety Power Shutoff is in a watch condition, meaning that if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 hours, Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high risk of wildfire. During this watch period, customers in these areas are urged to initiate their own emergency plans and prepare for the possibility of extended power outages. The company also implemented safety measures such as protective devices and settings which may result in more frequent and longer outages while inspections and repairs are performed.

The criteria for determining a PSPS are persistent drought conditions, wind gusts 45 mph and higher, and relative humidity below 45%. For more information and maps, call Hawaiian Electric’s PSPS hotline at 1-844-483-8666 toll-free or go to hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS.

As of 7:30 p.m. today,

• Maui County: Hawaiian Electric deenergized power lines in the area of the brushfire in the Olowalu area of West Maui. About 740 customers in the area should be prepared to be without power overnight. Once the fire is out and it is safe to enter the area, crews must inspect lines and equipment and make any necessary repairs before power can be restored. This outage was not a PSPS.
• Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu: There are currently no major outages on Hawaiʻi Island or Oʻahu.

Hawaiian Electric asks that customers continue to remove or secure any loose items like tents, outdoor furniture, trash cans, grills, fallen vegetation and anything that could become a projectile in strong winds. Several outages today were caused by vegetation or customer debris contacting power lines.

Hawaiian Electric’s restoration process is designed to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. Restoration efforts prioritize public safety, critical facilities and repairs that restore power to the greatest number of customers first.

Outages that are not related to the company’s PSPS program could still occur due to high winds and other conditions.Customers can find outage updates, safety information and reporting options at hawaiianelectric.com or through the company’s trouble lines:

• Hawaiʻi Island: 1-855-304-9191 or report online
• Maui County: 1-855-304-8181 or report online
• Oʻahu: 1-855-304-1212 or report online

Customers should keep emergency supplies stocked, phones and other essential devices charged, and remain prepared for the possibility of outages through the weekend. More preparation and safety tips are available at hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter.