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West Maui wildfire that started in Kauaʻula is now 90% contained
The Kaua’ula Fire first reported on Nov. 8, is now considered 90% contained, according to fire officials. The burn area remained at 2,100 acres this morning.
Day 7: West Maui wildfire now 80% contained
There was a small flare up mauka of Launiupoko this afternoon, which was quickly extinguished by Air 1.
Day 5: Maui Fire Department air and ground crews battle stubborn West Maui wildfire
On Day 5 of firefighting efforts, air crews aboard three Maui Fire Department helicopters continued making water drops in hard-to-reach areas of the West Maui Mountains. The battle continues against a 2,100 acre wildfire that started late Tuesday morning in Kauaula Valley. Containment remained at 40%.
Day 4: Stubborn West Maui fire still 40% contained, overnight rain provided some relief
A stubborn brush fire continued to burn in the uppermost elevations of the West Maui Mountains this morning, mauka of areas between Kahoma and Launiupoko, according to the Maui Fire Department.
Day 3: West Maui fire scorches 2,100 acres, burns mauka brush between Kahoma & Launiupoko
Firefighters continue efforts to contain a stubborn fire in West Maui that has burned 2,100 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.
Day 1: Swift-moving fire in West Maui starts in Kauaula Valley, scorches 1,200 acres
Maui police officers were going door to door this afternoon to alert residents living in the upper portions of the Launiupoko Subdivision that they may need to evacuate if a brush fire spreading along mountain ridges above them moves toward their homes later this afternoon.
West Maui Fire Investigation: So Far Shows No Criminal Intent
An investigation into the cause of the wildfires in West Maui so far, has shown no criminal intent to the start of either the Kauaʻula or Kāʻanapali fire.
Lahaina Strong Raises $60K to Assist Fire Ravaged Community
By Sunday morning, a total of $60,352 had been raised toward a goal of $100,000 to assist families affected by the West Maui fires.
West Maui Fire Damages 21 Structures, 30 Vehicles
*Video by Jack Dugan; Video Edit: Marlo Antes; Story by Wendy Osher (Update: 3 p.m. 8.25.18): A total of 21 structures and 30 vehicles were damaged in Friday’s fires in West Maui, according to new information released by the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety. Six of those structures are located near Lahainaluna and […]
