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Brush fire along Honoapiʻilani in Waikapū now 75% contained
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire reported at around 12:22 p.m. on Saturday makai of the Honoapi’ilani near the Kahili Golf Course in Waikapū. By 1:15 p.m., crews had gained 75% containment on the fire and forward progress was stopped at around 1:50 p.m. Department officials estimate the size to be around four to five acres.
Crews battling fire in Central Maui near intersection of Kuihelani and Honoapiʻilani highways
Maui fire crews are battling a brush fire near the intersection of the Kūihelani and Honoapiʻilani highways. The Maui Police Department issued a road closure notice at around 1 p.m. saying traffic on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in the Wailuku bound direction is being redirected to Kūihelani due to the fire.
Maui Woman sentenced to 10 years on prison for involvement in suspicious Central Maui fire
Krystale Kaneakua of Pukalani was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Tuesday by 2nd Circuit Court Judge Peter Cahill for second degree arson in connection with a five acre brush fire along the Maui Veterans Highway two years ago. The sentencing comes following a jury trial and guilty verdict on June 3.
Update: Central Maui fire near Pūlehu Road burns 100 acres
An estimated 100 acres of brush burned in a fire near the Pūlehu / Ōmaʻopio Road junction in Central Maui on Monday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Small brush fire in Waiehu near Kaʻae Road is contained
Update: Maui fire officials say crews responded to a small brush fire down in the gulch vicinity of Waiehu Beach Road and Kaʻae Rd. Maui Fire Department Public Information Officer Chris Stankis tells Maui Now that the fire was contained by initial arriving units. Witnesses reported heavy smoke in the area at around 2:20 p.m.
Fire along Maui Veterans Highway burns an estimated four acres
An estimated four acres of brush burned in an afternoon fire along the Maui Veterans Highway west of the Maui Raceway Park between Kahului and Kīhei on Tuesday.
4 acres of brush burned in fire near Pulehunui Industrial Park in Central Maui
An estimated four acres of brush burned during a mid-day fire near the Pulehunui Industrial Park off of the Maui Veteran’s Highway on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.
Scrap metal fire at Central Maui Baseyard brought under control, investigation underway
Maui fire crews responded to a scrap metal fire today at the Central Maui Baseyard industrial complex, fire officials confirmed. Upon arrival, crews found multiple car fires and at a scrap metal facility.
Video Shows Just How Close Last Week’s Wildfire Came to Maui Animal Shelter
Animal Care Attendant Mahie Spenser shot video of the evacuation above, capturing the dramatic moment when a helicopter dropped water on flames burning next to the shelter as staff raced out of the driveway.
UPDATE: Pu‘unēnē Fire 95% Contained, Red Flag Warning Continues
A large brush fire that started Sunday afternoon in Puʻunēnē is now 95% contained as of 10:19 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. The area burned remains unchanged at approximately 1500 acres. “Provided the lack of any significant rainfall through the summer months, fuels have become very dry across portions of the state. These dry conditions combined with breezy trades and relative humidity’s dipping below 45 percent through the afternoon hours will support extreme fire behavior today.”
Fire Near HC&D Burns Three Acres on Saturday
A fire near HC&D Ready Mix and Aggregate in Central Maui burned about three acres of light brush before being brought under control on Saturday.
All Roads Reopened as Crews Battle Brush Fire
Hansen Road is closed from Maui Veterans Highway to Hana Highway due to a brush fire that broke out earlier today.
Pulehu Brush Fire on Maui 75% Contained
Fire crews on Tuesday, Oct. 10, continued the mop up phase on the three brush fires that scorched an estimated 100 acres of fallow sugar cane land in Pulehu.
