Maui was witness to a brush fire yesterday afternoon, swiftly handled by the local fire department. The Maui Emergency Management Agency reported the fire near Makaala Drive and Kahekili Highway in Waiehu around 11:35 a.m. According to KITV, it was contained by the Maui Fire Department in less than an acre of land and extinguished by 12:14 p.m. No evacuations were ordered.
Visibility of the smoke and flames from the highway was apparent, a concerning sight for passersby. Residents were out of harm's way as the blaze did not necessitate any evacuations, and no injuries were reported. The efficient response of the fire crews minimized potential repercussions of the brush fire. In a statement obtained by Hawaii News Now, the fire was deemed extinguished around 2 p.m. on the same day.
To aid residents in the area and provide them with real-time evacuation notifications and zone status updates, a link was shared by both KITV and Hawaii News Now. The Genasys Protect evacuation app is recommended for download, and additional tips on emergency preparedness can be found through the provided resources.
