#hazardous material removal

Hours extended for reentry access into Lahaina Wildfire Disaster zone

The Maui Emergency Management Agency has extended hours for reentry access into the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster zone to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The extension only applies to those entering the zone with a vehicle reentry pass. 

EPA completes Phase 1 hazardous material removal at 1,448 properties in Lahaina, Kula

The US Environmental Protection Agency today reports it has completed its work under Phase 1 of the federal response to the wildfires in Lahaina and the Upcountry Maui communities.

EPA workers finding many batteries during hazardous material cleanup of Lahaina burned area

The US Environmental Protection Agency has been working since Aug. 29 to remove hazardous material, including large pieces of asbestos, from the 5-square-mile burned area from the Lahaina fire. Crews are finding a lot of batteries.

EPA begins months-long work of removing hazardous material from 5-square-mile burn area in Lahaina

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday began the next phase of the Lahaina recovery effort: removing and disposing of hazardous materials in the 5-square-mile burn area.