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Brush fire near Molokai Airport is 60% contained

UPDATE, 6 p.m.

The brush fire near Molokai Airport is approximately 60% contained at about 100 acres as of 5 p.m. today, according to the Maui Fire Department.

There are no active threats, evacuation advisories or road closures at this time, and there are no reports of injuries. MFD continues to mop up and strengthen containment lines around the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by MFD. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant as fire conditions are subject to change.

2:30 p.m.

Fire crews have made considerable progress on the roughly 100-acre fire near Molokai Airport. The fire poses no active threat at this time, according to Maui Fire Department.

There are no reports of injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation. There are no voluntary evacuations. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant as fire conditions are subject to change.

Maunaloa Highway and Puupeelua Avenue have reopened.

Previous coverage

A brush fire near the Molokai Airport has led police to call for voluntary evacuations as a precaution today, Maui County officials said.

Officers were going door-to-door in the area for homes near the brush fire of about 100 acres, they said.

One structure and one vehicle have been burned in the fire, according to the Maui Fire Department. No injuries have been reported.

Maui Emergency Management Agency was partially activated as of 10:57 a.m. and MEMA sent an informational message about the brush fire at 11:21 a.m., officials said.

MFD said multiple fire engines and tankers, two helicopters, and a battalion chief are responding. County Public Works and state personnel are also responding.

Maui County encourages nearby residents to monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.

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