Update/Contained: Molokaʻi brushfire in area of Kaluakoʻi Road : Maui Now
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November 5, 2023, 5:29 PM HST
* Updated November 5, 6:03 PM
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Fire crews contain Molokaʻi brush fire
A brush fire that burned about 1 acre along Maunaloa Highway near Kaluakoʻi Road was 100% contained Sunday evening, according to the Maui Fire Department.
Engine companies from Kaunakakai and Hoʻolehua and a tanker responded to the fire reported at 4:25 p.m. amid 15 to 20 mph trade winds. The fire was contained at 5:37 p.m.
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Fire crews are responding to a brush fire on Molokaʻi in the area of Kaluakoʻi Road.
There is no threat to lives or property as of 5:17 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, and no immediate evacuations ordered, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.
Units responding to the scene include Engine 4 and 9, and Tanker 4.
There is a Red Flag Warning in effect due to low humidity and gusty winds. The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday.
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Source: Maui News