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New West Maui fire station costing at least $240K more due to U.S.-Canada trade war
The $3 million Olowalu Fire Station project was fully funded until the Canadian company supplying the modular building for the station was hit with 50% steel tariffs by the U.S. last year.
Update 8 p.m. July 11: Haleakalā Crater Road brush fire burns 355 acres; 50% contained; emergency advisory lifted for residents
Update (8 p.m., July 11, 2024): Due to improving conditions Maui County officials have lifted the advisory as of 6:37 p.m. for residents in affected areas to prepare for potential evacuations. Maui Fire Department crews will remain on scene overnight to monitor the fire. Acreage of the fire decreased from 420 to 355 due to more accurate mapping assessments.