HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui Fire Department officials responded to a heavy brush and vegetation fire in Waiehu.
The Maui Emergency Management Agency issued an alert on Friday warning residents of heavy smoke in the area.
Officials said the fire started just before 1 p.m. near Kahekili Highway and Waiehu Beach Road.
Residents were asked to avoid the area and “monitor radio, TV, and mobile devices for official information.”
Shortly before 3 p.m., MEMA announced the fire was fully contained.
Reports said MFD crews remained on the scene for “mop up and final extinguishment.”
We would like to thank the public for the cooperation with staying out of the area and allowing our First Responders to work. Mahalo.
Maui Emergency Management Agency
No precautionary or preparedness actions need to be conducted at this time.