#Containment
Crater Road fire at Haleakalā still at 80% containment headed into Day 10
The Crater Road fire at Haleakalā remains at 80% containment as firefighting efforts enter a 10th day on Saturday. The fire started on July 10, blocking access to the Summit District of Haleakala National Park and putting Upcountry communities on edge nearly a year after the devastating wildfires of 2023.
20 acre Ukumehame fire 90% contained, 2 acre Launiupoko fire 100% contained, all Maui roads OPEN
By Wendy Osher (4:30p 8/11/10 Update): Battalion Chief Karl Kubo called the Ukumehame brush fire 90% contained. Crews will continue to monitor the area tonight. (Update: 9:45 a.m. 8/11/10) Maui firefighters are now conducting mop-up operations after two fires in West Maui forced the four hour closure of the Honoapiilani Highway last night. A fire […]
Honoapiilani Highway now OPEN after two fires: 1 at Launiupoko and 1 at Ukumehame
By Wendy Osher (Update: 9:45 a.m. 8/11/10) Maui firefighters are now conducting mop-up operations after two fires in West Maui forced the four hour closure of the Honoapiilani Highway last night. A fire at Ukumehame burned a total of 20 acres, while a separate blaze at Launiupoko burned an estimated 2 acres and burned two […]
Happy Valley wildfire now 100 percent contained
Although not yet considered extinguished, Fire Department officials report that as of 2:30 p.m. today the Happy Valley fire is under control with 100% containment. Firefighters will monitor the burn area and perimeter tonight. The fire was sparked by fireworks on Sunday night at Mokuhau Road. The fire initially resulted in road closures and a […]
Happy Valley fire 80 percent contained
Firefighters gained 80 percent containment on a fire that has burned 24 acres since it first started Sunday night. Officials confirmed the Happy Valley fire was sparked by fireworks. No homes were damaged and firefighters continue to monitor the burn area. According to the Department of Water Supply, a safe water level for the tank […]
Happy Valley fire now 60 percent contained
(Updated 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010) The Happy Valley fire that was sparked by fireworks Sunday night is now 60 percent contained. After 22 hours of firefighting efforts focused on the Mokuhau area where the blaze began, officials from the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety say they were able to reach 60% […]
Fire above Lahaina Civic Center 90% Contained, Estimated 130 Acres Burned
(Updated: 5:40 p.m. 7/6/10) Fire officials report that the fire above the Lahaina Civic Center that began just before midnight Sunday evening is now at 90% containment and remains at 130 acres. Fire crews continue to conduct mop up operations and monitor the area for hot spots. (Updated: 2:15p 7/5/10) A fire that was reported […]
Olowalu and Spreckelsville fires 90% contained
(Posted by Wendy Osher, Update 5:40 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010) Firefighters gained 90% containment on both the Olowalu and Spreckelsville brush fires on Maui this afternoon (Friday, May 7, 2010). The West Maui fire that began Monday afternoon in Ukumehame and later progressed to Olowalu, burned a total of 1,100 acres. Fire crews will […]
No containment in West Maui fire, Fire breaks established
(Update: 5:28 p.m. Tuesday 5/4/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze that has burned 1,100 acres since it was first reported on Monday afternoon. The fire was not yet contained as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters continue mop-up efforts along the Honoapiilani Highway and have set up a fire watch overnight. Aircraft are […]
