Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts covering a structure fire that broke out and was subsequently contained in the Pukalani area on the afternoon of July 23, 2026. The fire was reported at 4:36 PM near Liholani Street and Hiolani Street and was fully extinguished by 5:51 PM with no evacuation orders issued at any point.
- A structure fire was reported at approximately 4:36 PM on July 23, 2026, near Liholani Street and Hiolani Street in the Pukalani area of Maui.
- First responders were on scene and the public was asked to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work.
- No evacuation orders were issued, though smoke posed potential health risks in the immediate area.
- The Maui Fire Department confirmed the fire was fully extinguished at 5:51 PM — roughly 75 minutes after it was first reported.
- The Maui Fire Department, Maui Police Department, and MEMA thanked the public for their cooperation during the incident.
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