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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: September 19, 2024






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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4:15 p.m., Sept. 19, Wainiha brush fire update

WAINIHA – Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel have contained about 60% of a blaze on a ridge above Wainiha Powerhouse Road. Officials estimated the size of the fire to be 20 acres. 

*Response*

Air 1 and Air 3 will continue with water drops until sundown Thursday, with firefighters assessing hot spots. 

Fire crews and private landowners will keep watch overnight Thursday, with a command post stationed at Camp Naue. Fire crews and personnel with the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife will continue firefighting efforts Friday morning. 

*Advisories/traffic notices*

There are no road closures or fire threats to homes at this time. 

*Resources*

Personnel with the Hanalei Fire Station, Air 1, Air 2, Air 3, the on-duty Battalion Chief, private landowners, Rescue 3, Tanker 1, and the Kaua‘i Police Department responded to the incident. DLNR DOFAW personnel will be at the scene on Friday morning. 

Emergency personnel with the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency are monitoring and are on standby if additional support is needed.

According to a preliminary report, the fire was first reported at approximately 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18. 

Updates will be given when more information becomes available. 

Wainiha 3

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