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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
**REIKO MATSUYAMA**, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: July 16, 2024






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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*3:20 p.m., July 16, Update: Kapa‘a Bypass Road, Olohena Road reopens*

KAPA‘A – Kaua‘i police have reopened Kapa‘a Bypass and Olohena roads as of 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, as firefighters have cleared the scene.

The investigation of the brush fire remains ongoing at this time.

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*Firefighters remain on scene at Kapa‘a Bypass Road brush fire*

KAPA‘A – Firefighters remain on scene in response to a brush fire that ignited off Kapa‘a Bypass Road Tuesday afternoon. The fire is now contained but crews remain on scene to monitor hot spots.

No injuries have been reported.

Kaua‘i Fire Department crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Kaua‘i Police have closed the entire Kapa‘a Bypass Road at both north and south entrances at Kūhiō Highway, while firefighters remain on scene. Additionally, Olohena Road, between the Kaapuni Road junction and the Kapa‘a Bypass Road roundabout, remains closed at this time.

Firefighters with the Kaiākea, Kapa‘a, Līhu‘e fire stations, Tanker 1, Air 1, Air 2, and the on-duty battalion chief are responding to this incident. KFD is also receiving support from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Personnel with the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency are also monitoring and supporting this response.

Updates will be announced as more information becomes available.

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