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Haleakalā brush fire burns 2-3 acres off Crater Road
A brush fire that started on Saturday evening off of Crater Road, burned 2-3 acres. Although the fire is fully contained, crews continued mop-up operations today.
Update: Crews douse brush fire along Haleakalā Highway
Maui fire crews and first responders are on the scene of a brush fire along the Haleakalā Highway. Motorists reported seeing smoke and flames in the area off of the shoulder of the highway in makai bound direction.
4300 Acres Burned in Hāli‘imaile Brush Fire, 75% Contained
An estimated 4,300 acres was charred in the Hāliʻimaile fire that started early Wednesday morning. Containment is now 75%. There are 25 Maui Fire personnel on scene this afternoon, including air support from the department’s Air 1 and Air 2 helicopters.
Firefighters Cut Large Firebreak to Protect Skill Village Residents
The approximately 3,000-acre fire remains about a half mile away and does not pose any immediate threat. Fire crews continue to work on-scene and police are ready to respond, if needed.
3000 Acres Burned in Hāli‘imaile Brush Fire: Haleakalā Hwy OPEN, Hāli‘imaile Rd CLOSED
Maui fire crews are responding to a fire reported below Hāli‘imaile Road along Haleakalā Highway. Residents report seeing the glow of the fire from nearby communities.
Maui Wildland Fire Training June 8-19 South of Haleakalā Highway
The training takes place on a parcel of Mahi Pono land just south of Haleakalā Highway and west of Keahua Road on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Maui Firefighters Douse Flare-Ups at 2,500 Acre Burn Area
Firefighters battled a few large flare-ups and continue water drops today after a brush fire blackened 2,500 acres of brush and fallow sugar cane fields.
UPDATE: 2,500 Acres Burned, Winds Fuel Fast Moving Pukalani Fire
An active brush fire is currently burning near the Haleakalā Highway below Pukalani. Witnesses say the blaze appears to be moving fast under brisk winds. Heavy smoke could be seen from the neighboring community mauka of the fire.
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.
UPDATE 1: Three Fires Spreading in Central Valley
Three fires reported at about 3:30 today, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, are said to be spreading rapidly in the Central Valley.
Haleakalā Brush Fire ‘Contained’
The brush fire that started off the side of Haleakalā Highway, then spread to a fallow sugar cane field on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, has been contained.
VIDEO UPDATE: 100 Acres Scorched in Haleakalā Highway Brush Fire
Maui firefighters are currently battling a large brush fire burning in fallow sugar cane fields off of Haleakalā Highway near North Firebreak Road.
Emergency Crews Battle Vehicle Fire off of Haleakalā Highway
Maui emergency crews are responding to a report of a vehicle fire, burning near bottom of Haleakalā Highway. The incident was reported shortly after 4 p.m.
Downed Power Line Sparks Fire Off of Haleakalā Highway
The fire was ruled accidental and was caused by a downed electrical power line. A quarter-acre of grass and fallow sugar cane was blackened near Haleakalā Hwy.
Makawao Brush Fire Burns Half-Acre of Pasture Land
A brush fire in Makawao on Friday afternoon, July 31, 2015, burned a half-acre of pasture land off of the Haleakalā Highway before being brought under control.
Fires at Haleakalā Highway Junction Labeled “Suspicious”
Two brush fires reported late Monday night appear to be “suspicious” in nature, said Maui Fire Services Officer Edward Taomoto.
Haleakala Highway Brush Fire
The fire was reported shortly after 5 p.m. on the shoulder of the mauka bound lane, about a mile below the Haliimaile intersection, fire officials said.
Small Brush Fires Impact Traffic Along Haleakala Highway
Traffic Advisory: 12:50 p.m. 7/2/12, Motorists traveling on the Haleakala Highway are advised of a slow down in traffic due to a couple of small fires in an area of cane and brush alongside the road. The incidents were reported along the Haleakala Hwy between the Hana Hwy and Firebreak Road. Fire crews were conducting mop-up operations at last report. Motorists can expect a delay in travel as traffic resumes its normal flow.