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Multi-agency, full-scale CST training exercise slated this Thursday morning in Kīhei
A multi-agency, full-scale training exercise will be held this Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2025, starting at 6 a.m. in Kīhei, according to the County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency.
Hazmat incident in Kahului caused by valve malfunction on CO2 tank
Evacuations were implemented for businesses near Hanakai Street on Monday night due to a leaky CO2 tank at the Airgas facility in Kahului. The incident was reported at 6:33 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2024.
Hawai‘i National Guard to conduct active-shooter and hazmat drills on four islands, including Maui on June 5
The 93rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, a specialized unit of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, will be coordinating hazmat and active-shooter drills, in coordination with Department of Education and county first responders, this week.
3 people displaced in Kīhei home fire; damages estimated at $115,000
Three people were displaced due to a home fire in Kīhei on Monday night. The fire was reported on Auhana Road at 11:19 p.m. on April 15, 2024.
Free workforce certification courses for displaced Maui residents interested in rebuild related jobs
In response to community concerns about keeping jobs in Hawai‘i for local businesses and workers, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has pivoted its Hawaiian Trades Academy to focus on workforce development with the launch of its Maui Workforce Development Program. This program will provide free certification and job training courses to Maui residents beginning Sept. 15, 2023. In-person instruction will be held at a new classroom space near CNHA’s Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub at Maui Mall Village in Kahului.
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.
US EPA begins hazardous waste removal work at Kula wildfire site
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday began work to remove and dispose of hazardous waste from properties affected by the wildfires in Kula. Hazardous waste removal efforts in the Lahaina disaster area will start after search and rescue responders allow EPA crews to enter the area.
Paint fumes result in evacuation of 15 apartment units at Kīhei
Hazmat crews with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety evacuated 15 units at the Kīhei Regency apartment complex Monday afternoon following reports of a chemical odor on the property.
Vehicle Fuel Tank Leak Prompts Hazmat Response at Resort Parking Structure
Approximately 10 gallons of gasoline leaked from a hole in the fuel tank of a vehicle at the Grand Wailea parking structure on Tuesday morning, resulting in Hazmat response from the Maui Fire Department.
Transportation Worker ID Mobile Event Offered
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is stepping up to offer an event to help people obtain or renew Transportation Worker ID Credentials.
Training Exercise in Central Maui, Jan. 31
A training exercise is planned this Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 in Central Maui for members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, Maui police officers and firefighters.
‘Hazmat’ Spill Forces Temporary Closure of Hansen Road
A hazardous materials spill on Hansen Road in Kahului, has resulted in a temporary closure of the road between Mokulele Highway and Pūlehu Road.
National Guard Exercise Taking Place on Maui Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, United States Coast Guard, paramedics, Kahului Airport security, Maui police and fire fighters will be participating in a large scale emergency operations exercise starting Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
Refrigerant Leak Prompts HazMat Response at Island Grocery Depot in Kahului
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.
Propane Leak Forces Evacuation of Emerald Plaza in Lahaina
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.
Honoapiʻilani Hazmat Spill Caused by Broken Hydraulic Line on Garbage Truck
A mile long oil spill on the Honoapiʻilani in Honokōwai on Wednesday morning was caused after a Maui Disposal garbage truck burst a hydraulic line, according to Maui Fire officials.
Large Oil Slick, Head-On Accident on Pūlehu Road on Tuesday
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.
MFD Hazardous Materials Unit Stops Chlorine Leak
A Water department employee was responding to an alarm from the facility and confirmed that there was a gas leak in a storage unit that housed chlorine tanks used to treat drinking water.
Hazmat Incident Briefly Closes Hāna Highway
Firefighters arrived to find a 150 foot section on both lanes of Hāna Highway covered with round hockey puck type discs. It was believed to be solid chlorine tablets typically used in swimming pools.
Kahului students return to class after $500,000 fire
By Wendy Osher It’s back to class this morning for students at Kahului School. DOE area superintendent Bruce Anderson tells Pacific Radio Group and MauiNOW.com that school will resume as usual today following a fire Sunday that destroyed three classrooms. The fire was reported just a few minutes before 1 a.m., crews were on scene […]
