UPDATE: 4:58 P.M.

The fire in Pearl City has expanded to about 5 acres of marshland.

As of 2:17 p.m. today, HFD said it was 50% contained with no threat to surrounding structures. As of 4:25 p.m., the fire was 75% contained.

No evacuation is planned at this time.

EARLIER COVERAGE

Honolulu firefighters battled several wildfires across Oahu today, including one in Laie that has grown to about 20 acres, and in Central and West Oahu.

The Honolulu Fire Department began fighting the Laie fire at about 9 a.m. Friday, which initially involved about 5 acres on Poohalii Street. No homes were threatened, and no evacuations were ordered, HFD officials said.

The fire was at about 20 acres, and 40% contained as of 8:51 p.m. Friday, when operations were suspended due to darkness. Operations resumed this morning with the Air 1 helicopter and three fire crews who were fighting the blaze with hand tools.

Additionally, HFD responded two other calls for smaller brushfires in Pearl City and Nanakuli.

HFD received a 911 call at 10:10 a.m. for a fire in the marshland area behind the Hawaiian Electric power station near 745 Lehua Ave. in Pearl City. Eight units responded.

The fire was reported to be within an acre parcel, with no threats to the surrounding area, but access is limited, according to HFD.

The Air 1 helicopter was conducting water drops early this afternoon and heavy smoke could be seen billowing out from the area.

The 911 call for the Nanakuli wildfire came in just before noon for an area behind the Sack N Save at 87-2070 Farrington Highway. Five units responded, and the fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished at 12:34 p.m.