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Wailea Fire 80% Contained, Mayor Inspects Scene

A 200-acre brush fire in Wailea was 80% contained as of Monday afternoon, county officials said.

Wailea Fire Burns 200 Acres, Shelter Closes

The Wailea fire has burned 200 acres and is now 60% contained. Wind that had fanned the fast-moving flames died around 2 a.m.

Electrical Arc Suspected of Starting Māʻalaea Brush Fires

A witness saw a blue colored light travel quickly along the transmission line, across the highway, and up the West Maui Mountain.

UPDATE: Electrical Arc at Maui Electric Substation Sparks 7-Acre Wailea Fire

The seven acre fire started after an electrical arc on a Maui Electric Company transmission line dropped a shower of sparks, igniting the dry grass below it.