Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire that broke out near the intersection of Hana Highway and Hookele Street on September 25, 2026. The fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. HST and confirmed contained by fire command at 1:37 p.m. HST. The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to monitor the situation.
- Brush fire ignited at approximately 1:20 p.m. HST near Hana Hwy & Hookele Street on Maui
- First responders were on scene quickly; fire was contained at 1:37 p.m. HST — roughly 17 minutes after it was reported
- Residents and visitors were advised to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to operate
- Smoke posed a potential impact to the surrounding area during the incident
- No evacuations were ordered, though residents were told to be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsened
- MEMA continues to monitor the situation; real-time updates and evacuation zone info available via the Genasys Protect app at protect.genasys.com
Sources
- Maui County: MEMA Alert: Brush Fire On Maui
- Maui County: MEMA Alert: Brush Fire On Maui
- Maui County: MEMA Alert: Information Update
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