UPDATE 9:00 p.m. — Honoapiʻilani Highway has reopened, after closing for the second time Tuesday night. Maui Police released the following statement:
West Maui drivers should expect potential closures while firefighters remain on the scene at the Olowalu brush fire. A large tree on fire adjacent to the roadway caused the temporary re-closure of Honoapiʻilani Highway.
The brush fire was estimated to be about 50% contained at approximately 6 p.m., according to Maui Fire Department. No evacuations are anticipated at this time.
UPDATE 7:00 p.m. — Honoapiʻilani Highway has reopened in both directions, after a brush fire of more than 100 acres mauka of Olowalu Store forced the road’s closure this afternoon READ MORE
