Firefighters, both military and civilian, are responding to a brush fire at Schofield Barracks that started on Tuesday afternoon. The fire began just after 1 p.m. in the Schofield Barracks Range Complex, has burned 15 acres, and is 10% contained. The U.S. Army Garrison says there is no immediate danger to homes or other buildings, despite smoke in nearby areas, according to KHON2.
Soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade are helping wildland firefighting teams. KITV reports that smoke is visible in nearby areas, but properties are not at high risk. Firefighters and soldiers are using brush trucks, and helicopters are also being used to help put out the fire.
A 15–20 acre wildfire near Schofield Barracks in Hawaii was caused by military training, with U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii spokesperson Nathan Wilkes saying, "Heat from the rounds likely caught a patch of guinea grass in the impact area," as mentioned by Hawaii News Now. The fire is being managed by military and firefighting teams. No casualties or evacuations have been reported. Authorities advise people to stay away from the area, and smoke may continue until the fire is contained.
