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NR 08-23-24 (Aug. 23, 1:50 p.m. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire)

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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: August 23, 2024






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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Aug. 23, 1:50 p.m. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire

Fire crews and partners have cleared the scene of the Anahola fire at approximately 11 a.m. on Aug. 23. A final news release will be issued later today. Mahalo!

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Aug. 23, 9:50 a.m. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire

Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters continue to respond to a brush fire in Anahola, mauka of Kūhiō Highway, across the post office.

*_Response_*

N5 sensors were installed near the affected area overnight to detect flare-ups. Fire crews, assets, and partner agencies are on the scene today.

*_Assets_*

Crews with the Kaiakea Fire Station, Tender 1, Tender 2, Department of Public Works, private landowners, the on-duty Battalion Chief, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife are responding to the incident. Air 1 will be on standby in the event it is needed.  

The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor and support the incident. 

*_Containment_*

The fire is 20% contained, according to fire officials. Fire is estimated at 10 to 15 acres. No injuries have been reported.

*_Road closures_*

At this time, there are no road closures and no immediate threats to homes.

Updates will be posted when more information becomes available. 

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