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Windy conditions persist, West Maui fire 60% contained
By Wendy Osher (Update 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 05, 2010) Fire officials say windy conditions persist today, resulting in an updated estimate of 60% containment on a brush fire that began Monday afternoon in West Maui. Crews are dealing with critical fire weather this afternoon in leeward areas across the state as a result of […]
Fire remains active, air support increased, road still open, structure spared
(Updated @ 11:46 a.m. by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. The road was reopened shortly before 10 a.m. after being closed overnight because of an encroaching brush fire. Fire crews were able to establish a fire break this morning, allowing motorists to utilize the Honoapiilani Highway, which serves as […]
