Overview

• The blaze ignited June 15 near mile markers 24–25 on Pi‘ilani Highway, quickly consuming 500 acres by that evening under strong winds.
• Crews report 80% containment as of June 16 with no injuries or structural damage.
• Six Maui Fire Department engine companies, three mini-units, four helicopters and two tanker trucks are battling the fire with support from county, state and private agencies.
• Mandatory evacuations affected about 105 homestead lots, with door-to-door efforts by Maui Police Department and fire crews.
• The American Red Cross opened a shelter at King Kekaulike High School after a temporary evacuation point operated at Grandma’s Coffee House until late afternoon.