Evacuation orders lifted for Olowalu Village; fire 95% contained

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, after a nearby brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

Residents in the area from Luawai Street to Ehehene Street in Olowalu Village may return home. Residents are advised to use caution in the area, as hazards, including smoke impacts, may still be present. Fire crews remain on scene and continue working in the area.

An evacuation order for the area was issued at 2:39 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, after the brush fire was reported at 1:57 p.m. Saturday. Honoapiʻilani Highway was closed from North Kīhei Road to Olowalu General Store until 9 p.m. Saturday, when the makai lane of the highway was opened for contraflow traffic. Both lanes of the highway reopened at 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for Maui County, according to the National Weather Service.

Accessing Emergency Services

Residents should continue to call 911 for emergencies. For West Maui residents, if cellular service is unavailable and you are unable to reach 911, go to the Lahaina Police Station at 1850 Honoapi‘ilanai Highway to access emergency assistance and resources.

Residents are encouraged to check on family members, neighbors, kūpuna and others who may need assistance during an extended power or communications outage.

Charging and Connectivity available

Charging stations and Starlink satellite internet connectivity are available at Lahaina Civic Center Gym, 1840 Honoapiʻilani Highway, for residents affected by power outages.

Residents should bring their own charging cables and necessary adapters.

Cellular service may remain intermittent while power outages continue. Residents are encouraged to conserve their cellphone batteries, keep devices charged when possible and use text messaging when cellular networks are congested.

A charging station at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center meeting room in Pukalani closed at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, after power was restored Upcountry.

Stay informed:

Residents without connectivity are encouraged to use a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to monitor local radio stations for emergency information and County updates.

Residents can monitor the following radio stations for the latest updates:

• KPOA – FM 92.9, FM 93.5
• KJKS – FM 99.3, FM 99.9
• KJMD – FM 107.1, FM 98.3
• KLHI – FM 101.7, FM 92.5
• KMVI – AM 900, FM 102.5
• KNUI – AM 550, FM 106.1

Maui Emergency Management Agency is in full activation. Sign up for Genasys Protect and MEMA alerts atwww.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and MEMA on Facebook and Instagram.