A hazardous materials spill on Hansen Road in Kahului, has resulted in a temporary closure of the road between Mokulele Highway and Pūlehu Road.

Using protective gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses or SCBA, three firefighters entered the Island Grocery Depot building in Kahului and located a gas leak coming from the refrigeration equipment over the chiller boxes.

Employees at the Emerald Plaza in West Maui were evacuated following a report of a propane leak shortly before noon on Friday, July 29, 2016.

Three vehicles that were Kahului bound lost control and skidded across the centerline as they rounded the turn. One vehicle ran head-on into another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.

The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety today announced the promotion of Greg Shinyama to the rank of Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Specialist.

ALL-CLEAR: TRANSPORT COMPLETE, EVACUEES ALLOWED TO RETURN HOME (Updated by Wendy OSHER @ 1:46 p.m.) Authorities have since completed the transport of a leaky propane gas tanker from Kihei to the Central Maui Baseyard. All roadways are now open and all evacuees have been allowed to return to their residences and businesses. County crews thank... Read more »