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

Published on August 23, 2024

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

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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