Maui County issued two alerts on the evening of August 25, 2026 regarding a brush fire near the intersection of Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road. The fire was reported at 7:15 PM and extinguished by 8:40 PM, according to official updates from MEMA.
- A brush fire broke out near Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road at approximately 7:15 PM on August 25, 2026.
- Maui Fire Department (MFD), Maui Police Department (MPD), and MEMA responded and had the fire extinguished by 8:40 PM.
- Residents were asked to avoid the area during the incident, as smoke was impacting the surrounding area.
- No evacuations were ordered, though the public was advised to monitor updates and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsened.
- Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation in allowing emergency crews to work safely.
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