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RESIDENT ADVISORY
Although no evacuation orders have been issued for the Haleakala Crater Road Fire, Maui Emegency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to encourage residents -- above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads -- to prepare for potential evacuation and monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.
FIRE UPDATE
The Crater Road fire is 15% contained at 420 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning, July 11, 2024, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD). While weather conditions are dangerous for fires (temperature is up and relative humidity is down), progress is being made with dozers and air assets. Dozers have successfully cut control line around approximately 35% of the fire and will continue this work. No injuries and structural damages have been reported due to the fire, which is located at about 7,000-foot elevation.
RESPONSE
Four engines, three wildland engines, 11 tankers, five dozers, five helicopters, MFD firing crew and a 27-person state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife wildland crew.
CLOSURES
Crater Road at Mile Marker 2 as of early this morning
Haleakala National Park was closed as of July 10 evening
Crater Road between mile markers 8 and 10 were closed as of July 10 evening
EVACUATIONS ISSUED
None
BACKGROUND
Maui Fire Department reported the Crater Road fire at about 6:15 p.m. July 10. MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center was partially activated at 8:02 p.m. July 10 in response to the fire. All of the approximately 150 to 200 vehicles above the impacted area were released in a safe, coordinated effort last night. MEMA issued an informational message at 3:04 a.m. asking residents in homes above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads to prepare for potential evacuation, but added that a follow-up message for evacuations will be deemed, if necessary.
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RESIDENT ADVISORY
Although no evacuation orders have been issued for the Haleakala Crater Road Fire, Maui Emegency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to encourage residents -- above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads -- to prepare for potential evacuation and monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.
FIRE UPDATE
The Crater Road fire is 15% contained at 420 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning, July 11, 2024, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD). While weather conditions are dangerous for fires (temperature is up and relative humidity is down), progress is being made with dozers and air assets. Dozers have successfully cut control line around approximately 35% of the fire and will continue this work. No injuries and structural damages have been reported due to the fire, which is located at about 7,000-foot elevation.
RESPONSE
Four engines, three wildland engines, 11 tankers, five dozers, five helicopters, MFD firing crew and a 27-person state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife wildland crew.
CLOSURES
Crater Road at Mile Marker 2 as of early this morning
Haleakala National Park was closed as of July 10 evening
Crater Road between mile markers 8 and 10 were closed as of July 10 evening
EVACUATIONS ISSUED
None
BACKGROUND
Maui Fire Department reported the Crater Road fire at about 6:15 p.m. July 10. MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center was partially activated at 8:02 p.m. July 10 in response to the fire. All of the approximately 150 to 200 vehicles above the impacted area were released in a safe, coordinated effort last night. MEMA issued an informational message at 3:04 a.m. asking residents in homes above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads to prepare for potential evacuation, but added that a follow-up message for evacuations will be deemed, if necessary.
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We are grateful for the commitment and efforts involving numerous partner agencies, organizations, and the tireless work of hundreds, if not thousands of supporters to ensure that those affected by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, received the care and shelter they needed.
As these individuals and families embarked on their journey to recovery, the NCS program provided a safe and stable environment for them to begin rebuilding their lives.
The state, alongside federal and nonprofit partners, will persist in providing essential resources and assistance, ensuring that every individual and family has the opportunity to rebuild and thrive.
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