(Update: 8:53 a.m. 7.8.20) Maui police will reopen one lane of travel on Hāli‘imaile Road shortly, however motorists are advised to avoid the area. North Kihei – Mandatory as of 8 p.m., according to Maui News, Maalaea – The evacuation was voluntary as of 8 p.m., according to Maui News, Including Sugar Beach, Kamalani subdivision, residences along Piilani Highway, Maui Humane Society evacuated to Maui High. Smoke has been heavy, causing air quality to be poor due to the fire. That brush fire grew to 10,000 acres and had flareups in nearby locations, including near a new Safeway and the Sugar Cane Museum. Airport operations are temporarily suspended. The fire is just over 4,000 acres in size and … PC: Karmen Zorza Brown, Hāliʻimaile fire. More information to come. War Memorial Complex – As of 7:30 p.m. they reported 70 evacuees, Kamalii Elementary School – At capacity with 450 people as of 4 p.m. on July 11, Maui Veterans Highway, Kihei bound, from North Kihei and Hansen Road. prepare your families, pets, and residences for possible evacuation. Hawaii emergency officials ordered an evacuation on Maui due to the runaway brush fire. The Maui Fire Department says it is responding to a fast-moving brush fire in Central Maui this afternoon. See the latest details on the Kihei, Maui fire's size, map, evacuations ordered, and open shelters. #mn_videoad video As of 1:40 p.m., police have closed Maui Veterans Highway and evacuations are underway at the Maui Humane Society’s Puunene shelter and the Central Maui Baseyard. (Full number with area code is 808-270-7285.) The fire remains at 1,500 acres burned and 50% contained. Hi there Jack, Access to the road was given to county officials immediately. Here are the details about current evacuations, the fire’s location and size, and how to stay updated. Having trouble with comments? There is a heavy backup in traffic on multiple area roads including: Hansen, Pūlehu Rd., Baldwin Avenue and Ōmaʻopio Road. A fire is burning in Maui and it has lead to evacuations at the Kapalua Airport and in other regions. Hāli‘imaile Rd: from Haleakalā Hwy-37 to Hāli‘imaile General Store. Updated Jul 12, 2019 at 4:26am A fire is raging in Kihei, forcing some residents to flee to other parts of Maui. Crews continue to monitor and battle the blaze into the night. 40 MFD personnel are on scene along with the department’s Air 1, Air 2 and Air 3 helicopters, three MFD Tankers, and several Dozers and Water Tankers from private companies. Air support includes three helicopters conducting water drops on scene. According to Managing Director Sandy Baz, police have evacuated non-essential employees at the Central Maui Landfill, the EKO Compost area and also the Ameron Quarry. A fast-moving brush fire in West Maui, Hawaii, has been blazing in the area near Kapalua Airport. #mn_videoad .mn_videoad_holder Haleakalā Hwy (between Hāna Hwy-36 and Makani Road) remains closed. Traffic on Hāli‘imaile Rd. ? Firefighters cut large firebreak to protect Skill Village residents var vastadloaded = 0; The cause of fire is unknown at this time. Several pieces of heavy equipment were dispatched to cut firebreaks. The Maui Fire Department says it is responding to a fast-moving brush fire in Central Maui this afternoon. { margin-bottom:8px !important; On the roadways, Hāli‘imaile Road is CLOSED from Haleakalā Highway to the Hāli‘imaile General Store due to the brush fire reported overnight at Kailua Gulch. The Puʻunēnē fire is now 85% contained according to a county update issued at 6:05 p.m. 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Motorists headed down Haleakalā Hwy are being rerouted onto Hāli‘imaile Road. }. The brush fire continues to burn on a parcel of land below Hāli‘imaile Road. pic.twitter.com/tkwY3KjEI2. Update: (7:40 a.m. 7.8.20) Hāli‘imaile Road is CLOSED from Haleakalā Highway to the Hāli‘imaile General Store due to a brush fire reported overnight at Kailua Gulch. Maui firefighters helped fight a green waste fire in Kahului for four and a half hours today, the Maui Fire Department said in a news release. Hāliʻimaile Road also remains closed. Mahalo @mauipd, MFD, Goodfellows. The County of Maui’s Facebook page is providing updates on road closures and evacuations. “This is a rapidly moving fire, and I ask everyone to remain vigilant, exercise caution and avoid this area as much as possible,” Mayor Michael Victorino said in a release. (7.8.20) PC: Cathi Scritchfield, Haleakalā Hwy (Hwy 37), Hāli‘imaile Road and Pūlehu Road are all CLOSED in both directions until further notice. The public is advised to continue to remain vigilant and monitor updates for future information. The smoke can be seen from a long distance away. (Update: 7:50 a.m. 7.8.20)  A fire reported in Hāli‘imaile overnight has burned approximately 200 acres and is 30% contained as of 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. MFD’s Air-One helicopter is on scene along with multiple MFD units. The fire has grown quickly in part because of high winds in the area and dry conditions. is limited to a single lane, with traffic being alternated for the interim. #JHM alert: The Kapalua Airport on Maui is being evacuated due to a nearby brush fire.

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