Maui County, HI
09/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2024 15:38
MEMA ALERT: Informational - Moloka?i Brushfire
INFORMATIONAL: Molokaʻi Brushfire
WHAT: Maui Fire Department is battling a large brushfire near the Molokaʻi Airport, Maui Police Department is evacuating homes in the area
WHERE: Near Molokaʻi Airport around Naiwa Street
WHEN: Reported to 9-1-1 Dispatch at 10:30 am
IMPACTS: Winds are from the East at approximately 16 miles per hour, Airport road is closed at this time.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Avoid the area to allow fire personnel to work safely. If you feel you and your family need to evacuate the area, please do so to a safe area away from the brushfire. Monitor radio, TV, and mobile devices for official information.
WHAT: Maui Fire Department is battling a large brushfire near the Molokaʻi Airport, Maui Police Department is evacuating homes in the area
WHERE: Near Molokaʻi Airport around Naiwa Street
WHEN: Reported to 9-1-1 Dispatch at 10:30 am
IMPACTS: Winds are from the East at approximately 16 miles per hour, Airport road is closed at this time.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Avoid the area to allow fire personnel to work safely. If you feel you and your family need to evacuate the area, please do so to a safe area away from the brushfire. Monitor radio, TV, and mobile devices for official information.
Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available. Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).