Molokai brush fire prompts precautionary evacuations, road closures

Door-to-door, voluntary evacuations by Maui Police Department were under way midday today for Molokaʻi homes in the vicinity of a brush fire of approximately 100 acres near the Molokaʻi Airport. Evacuations are being conducted as a precautionary measure, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD) officials.

Portions of roads near the airport were closed and are subject to change depending on conditions, officials said. One structure and one vehicle were consumed in the fire, according to MFD. No injuries have been reported.

MFD Engine 4, Engine 9, Engine 12, Tanker 4, Mini 9, Relief Tanker 4, Relief Tanker 9, Relief Tanker 12, Air 1, Air 2, MFD battalion chief, County Public Works and state Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting are responding to the brush fire.

The Molokaʻi brush fire was first reported around 11:30 p.m. today, Sept. 24, 2024. Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) was partially activated as of 10:57 a.m. MEMA sent an informational message about the brush fire at 11:21 a.m.

Area residents are encouraged to monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.

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