Published on July 15, 2024
4:10 PM FIRE UPDATE:
KIUC UPDATE: The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative announced that it is de-energizing its transmission lines from Kaumakani to Mānā due to the fire in Hanapēpē. All members served by those lines will be without power until further notice.
KPD DISPATCH: Kaua‘i Police Dispatch advises the community not to call 9-1-1 for updates. Only call for EMERGENCIES. Dispatchers are being inundated with too many calls.
County of Kaua‘i Summer Fun Notice: Due to a road closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway and the brush fire response, Summer Fun staff will continue to be at the Kekaha, Kalāheo, and Hanapēpē locations with the participants until the highway reopens.
SHELTER INFO: The Department of Education has opened a public shelter at Waimea High School for Kaumakani residents.
Kaua‘i Bus: The Kaua‘i Bus were evacuating residents near Aloha Sweet Delites.
Area residents in Kaumakani are advised to evacuate the area immediately due a fast-moving brush fire.
Kaumuali‘i Highway is closed from Lele Road in Hanapēpē to Kaumakani near Aloha Sweet Delites.
Firefighters and partners continue to respond to this fire.
Updates will be provided when more information is available.
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