Kauai fire 85% contained; Waimea Canyon Drive reopens
The Kokee fire that has burned an estimated 1,600 acres on Kauai since Thursday remains 85% contained as of 5:45 p.m. today, following efforts to address numerous hot spots throughout the day, according to Kauai County officials.
Waimea Canyon Drive is scheduled to reopen to two-way traffic at 7 p.m., officials said, and Kokee Road remains open.
Final mop-up efforts will resume Monday morning. No injuries have been reported and no structures are currently threatened.
In addition to ground crews, the Kauai Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter was mobilized today to conduct water drops over remaining hot spots. Air 1 has since suspended efforts for the day.
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