#hawaii clean air branch
Health officials issue smoke advisory due to fire at Maui’s Hammerhead Metal Recycling
The state Department of Health Clean Air Branch has issued a smoke advisory due to an ongoing fire at Hammerhead Metal Recycling in Puʻunēnē, Maui. The fire was first reported at 10:36 a.m., and has generated dense smoke in surrounding areas. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch advises residents and visitors on […]
Cane Burning Opposition Group to Host Forum, June 25
A group that seeks to stop cane burning on Maui announced an upcoming forum and meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kīhei Community Center.
Cane Burning Opponents Call for Suspension of HC&S Burn Permit
Cane burning opponents are calling for the State Department of Health to suspend the Burn Permit issued to Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company after heavy smoke last week reportedly sent at least one child to the hospital and resulted in numerous complaints, according to Maui resident Karen Chun of the Stop Cane Burn group.
