Crews battle 3-acre brush fire in Wailuku’s Piʻihana area; Evacuations are underway on Piʻihana Road. : Maui now

Kahekiʻi Highway is closed from Piʻihana Road to Makaʻala Drive
Update: 3:39 p.m., October 24, 2024

The Kahekili Highway is closed from Piʻihana Road to Makaʻala Drive due to ongoing efforts to combat an active bushfire in the area. The fire was first reported to emergency management at 2:40 p.m

Piʻihana Road is evacuated
Update: 3:27 p.m., October 24, 2024

For the safety of the public, residents on Piʻihana Road are being evacuated. If you feel that your safety and that of your family is compromised, you should evacuate now.

Firefighters battle a 3-hectare bushfire in Pi’ihana
Update: 3:00 p.m., October 24, 2024

Maui firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire in the Piʻihana area of ​​Wailuku. The department’s Air 1 helicopter is en route, along with Engine 14 and Tanker 14. Engine 10 is already on site. The fire was estimated to be 3 acres in size around 3 p.m. The highway will be closed to allow the fire department to respond. Drivers should avoid the area.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency issued a warning that the fire was a smoke hazard just before 3 p.m. Residents should prepare to evacuate when notified by county officials.

Officials continue to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.