Crater Road Fire update as of 10 a.m. 7 14 24

FIRE UPDATE

Crater Road Fire containment is 70% at 574 acres as of 10 a.m. today, 7/14, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD). The fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period, aided by cooler temperatures. County, state and federal crews are online today, along with two county air assets and two air assets from Hawaii National Guard. Helicopters are being used to cool eucalyptus grove. The area is spotted with small areas of smoke but poses no major threat to the perimeter. Haleakala Ranch continues to work with dozers on very wide contingency breaks makai of fire perimeter between community and ranch. Masticator completing fuel removal to strengthen existing dozer break at Hapapa gulch. No injuries or structural damages have been reported due to the fire.

RESPONSE

Two MFD engines, one tanker and two aircraft. Two Hawaii National Guard aircraft on scene with one more on standby. Thirty personnel with State Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DLNR DOFAW). National Park Service and Haleakala Ranch personnel.

MEMA EMERGENCY ADVISORY LIFTED

Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued an informational message at 6:57 p.m. 7/13 that LIFTS the Crater Road Fire emergency advisory sent at 4:11 p.m. 7/12. Due to improving conditions, County of Maui officials LIFTED the advisory that had been issued for residents above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads. Although evacuations are NOT expected, residents are asked to continue to monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information. If conditions change, notifications will be issued.

CLOSURES

Crater Road and Haleakala National Park remain closed. State DLNR DOFAW closed the Kula Forest Reserve and all Na Ala Hele Trails in the reserve at 3 p.m. 7/12 until further notice as a precautionary measure.

WATER INFORMATION

The Crater Road fire is far uphill relative to the County Department of Water Supply water system, and there are no current concerns over the safety of the Upcountry drinking water, according to County Water Supply Director John Stufflebean. However, DWS is prepared to respond should the system be threatened.

BACKGROUND

MFD reported the Crater Road fire at about 6:13 p.m. 7/10. MEMA's Emergency Operations Center was partially activated at 8:02 p.m. 7/10 in response to the fire. Mayor Richard Bissen signed an Emergency Proclamation at 7:20 a.m. 7/11 in response to the ongoing fire, which authorizes the County to access federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure, including funds for emergency response efforts to ensure continued and effective countywide response.

INFO

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