Kauai firefighters brought a brush fire under control today that burned less than 10 acres in the Anahola area near Ehukai Road, according to county officials.

As of 3:15 p.m., crews were dousing hot spots and monitoring the area. The fire had been reported shortly before 12:25 p.m., the Kauai Fire Department said.

KFD said Ehukai Road, between Pilipoli Road and Holoikalapa Street, had to be closed. The public is advised to avoid the area.

As a precaution, a few homes along Ehukai Road were evacuated. The fire moved along the coastline away from homes.

No injuries or damages to structures were reported.

Crews with the Kapaa, Kaiakea, and Lihue fire stations, along with the Air 1 helicopter, on-duty battalion chief and other assets responded to the incident.

The Kauai Police Department, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting firefighters were also on the scene.

The Kauai Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the fire.