A brush fire causing upheaval on Pi‘ihana Road prompted an afternoon closure of a stretch of Kahekili Highway yesterday. The Maui Police Department recommended evacuations for at least one home due to its proximity to the blaze, as stated in an update from the County of Maui.

The highway was sealed off from Pi‘ihana Road to Kamaile Street by officials. The fire was reported to cover an area between two and three acres, launching a hefty response from Maui Fire Department resources, including multiple aircraft, engines, tankers, and a pair of battalion chiefs. A statement obtained by the County of Maui emphasized the absence of injuries or property damage as a result of the fire.

Maui Fire Department, supported by private tankers from Alpha and Hawaiian Dredging, spearheaded the firefighting effort according to the County of Maui press statement. Details on containment were not immediately available, but the Maui Fire Department confirmed that all visible flames had been extinguished.

First reported at 2:40 p.m. the previous day, the fire prompted a partial activation of the Maui Emergency Management Agency. Residents and travelers in Wailuku were advised to stay alert and follow directives from local authorities. More information regarding the extent of the brush fire and traffic updates can be found on the County of Maui official website.