#Friday Afternoon
Brush fire near Mokulele burns 4 acres of vacant land
A brush fire that was first reported at 1:50 p.m. today (Friday, August 20, 2010) burned an estimated 4 acres of vacant land. The fire was located approximately 1/2 mile from the Mokulele Highway in Kahului. Shortly before 6 p.m., Acting Battalion Chief Sheldon Holokai said the fire is 100% contained and crews were conducting mop-up operations. Fire […]
Strong winds close upper portion of Haleakala Park 5/20/10
(Update: 8:15 a.m. 5/21/10) May 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has CANCELED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY. EFFECTS: Winds at Haleakala summit have diminished to under 30 mph, the threshold for a wind advisory. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN CAUTIOUS OF THE DIMINISHING WINDS. (Update: […]
