KŌKEʻE, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — State firefighters on Kauaʻi are working to control a brush fire in Kōke‘e.
According to the County’s preliminary report, flames broke out near the junction of Kōke‘e Road and Waimea Canyon around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7.
Kauaʻi Fire Department responded shortly after and turned over the incident to State officials.
In the most recent update, officials said the fire was about 70 percent contained and scorched about two acres.
The County has closed Waimea Canyon Drive from Panini Place to Kōke‘e Road junction until further notice. Kōke‘e Road near mile marker 7 has also been closed to the public.
Officials said the public should avoid the area as crews remain on scene.
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