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Evacuation notice lifted for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku

The evacuation notice for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku has been been lifted as of 5 p.m. Thursday.

The Maui Fire Department and Maui Police Department advised residents to evacuate the area due to a brush fire this afteroon.

The brush fire off Piihana Road was reported at 2:40 p.m. today. Police closed Kahekili Highway from Piihana Road to Kamaile Street this afternoon.

Firefighters were making good progress to contain the fire and no structures were being threatened as of 3:50 p.m.

Residents are asked to monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.

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