KUNIA, Oahu (KHON2) — The ongoing wildfire on Kunia Road is now 100% contained.
On Aug. 29, the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources announced that the Kunia Road fire, which burned approximately 251 acres, had been fully contained by the evening of Aug. 25.
Officials say that crews are still monitoring the area daily for hot spots. Some patches of vegetation inside the fire area are still burning, meaning residents may see smoke in the area, which could last for days or weeks.
Officials added that no homes were damaged and no one was reported injured.
“The teamwork and dedication of our crews and partners made it possible to contain this fire under very tough conditions,” said DOFAW Incident Commander Ryan Peralta. “Now that the fire is secure, we can begin working on restoring the area.”
To reduce the risk of more wildfires, the Division of Forestry and Wildlife is asking everyone to help:
- Keep campfires and barbecues at least 10 feet away from vegetation, have water and a shovel nearby and ensure fires are completely out before leaving.
- Make sure chainsaws, trimmers, and recreational vehicles have spark arrestors and are well-maintained.
- Park only on paved or cleared areas, not on dry grass or brush.
- Avoid the use of fireworks.
- Call 911 if you see a fire or unusually heavy smoke.
Officials ask you to call 911 if you see signs of the fire spreading outside of the contained area.
For more information on wildfire preparedness, visit the Hawai’i wildfire website.