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Update: Brush fire burns 8 acres in Māʻalaea, now 100% contained

An afternoon brush fire burned 8 acres in Māʻalaea since it was first reported at 1:49 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Fire crews were able to gain 100% containment by 5:40 p.m.

Firebreaks to be Installed in Pōhākea Watershed in Mā‘alaea Starting Dec. 7

As part of its ongoing work to improve ocean water quality in Māʻalaea Bay, the nonprofit Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is working in partnership with Goodfellow Bros. in the Pōhākea watershed to install firebreaks to suppress wildfires and prevent sediment-laden runoff into the ocean.

Wildfire and Sediment: Addressing Two of the Biggest Threats to Māʻalaea Bay

Wildfire and sediment are two of the biggest threats to ocean water quality in Māʻalea Bay, according to the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.