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County of Maui Pukalani Fire Update as of 6 p.m. 8-7-24 For www.mauicounty.gov

August 07, 2024

EVACUATIONS LIFTED

With the Pukalani fire 100% contained, County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety (MFD) lifted evacuations for homes off Akalani Loop and Kalialani Circle. Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) sent alerts about the lifted evacuations at 5:49 p.m. At 3:20 p.m., MFD had conducted localized, door-to-door evacuations for homes off Akalani Loop and Kalialani Circle due to the Pukalani brush fire.

FIRE UPDATE

MFD reported the Pukalani fire 100% contained at about two acres as of approximately 5:45 p.m. No injuries or structural damages have been reported due to the fire. MFD reported a brush fire at 2:55 p.m. in a gulch off Palalani Street in Pukalani today, Aug. 7. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

RESPONSE

MFD’s Engine 5 remains on scene as crews continue to mop up this evening. Earlier in the day, MFD had three engines, one wildland engine, one tanker and two aircraft, along with one Alpha Inc. tanker, fighting the fire.

BACKGROUND

MFD reported the Pukalani fire at 2:55 p.m. today, Aug. 7. MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center was partially activated at 2:55 p.m. today in response to the fire. MEMA sent an informational alert at 3:28 p.m. today to advise Pukalani residents near Palalani Street to stay vigilant and avoid the area if possible.

INFO

Sign up for MEMA alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui on Facebook and Instagram. Find mental health support due to stress, anxiety and trauma from the wildfires at or by calling the Hawai‘I Support Line at (808) 446-6676.

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