Farm equipment sparks Lahaina fire
Smoke rises from an area near the Lahaina Bypass where a fire burned 2.5 acres of brush on Wednesday afternoon. MFD photos
The fire was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment under operation nearby, the Fire Department said.
About 2.5 acres were scorched Wednesday afternoon near the Lahaina Bypass after agricultural equipment apparently sparked a fire in the area, according to the Maui Fire Department.
Hokiokio Place was closed above the bypass for a short time to allow crews to operate safely along the roadway.
Crews received the call at 3:18 p.m. and were able to bring the fire under control before 4 p.m.
The fire was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment being operated in a lot adjacent to the highway, according to the Fire Department.
Crews were able to quickly contain the fire and keep it from moving upslope to homes, the department added.
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- Smoke rises from an area near the Lahaina Bypass where a fire burned 2.5 acres of brush on Wednesday afternoon. MFD photos
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- The fire was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment under operation nearby, the Fire Department said.
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