#piiholo fire

Update/Extinguished: Brush fire prompts closure of Piʻiholo Road at Makawao Ave.

A brush fire along Piʻiholo Road was declared extinguished at 5:13 p.m. per Command.

Maui Council Vice Chair grateful for ongoing government, community support

Sugimura holds the council seat for the Upcountry area, which saw heavy damage from Maui’s ongoing wildfires. While West Maui saw the brunt of damage and all loss of life was tied to Lahaina, Upcountry is seeing its share of damage to property amid ongoing wildfire suppression efforts.

Downed Power Line Sparks 2 Acre Piʻiholo Grass Fire

A grass fire in the Piʻiholo area of Upcountry Maui burned an estimated two acres of grass in a pasture before being brought under control on Monday afternoon.

Makawao Forest Reserve Reopens After Fire

The Makawao Forest Reserve, which has been closed since Monday due to a brush fire, reopens today. The reserve was the site of a fire that burned 10 acres over four days.