Kihei brush fire burns 2 acres; cause under investigation
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Maui firefighters contained a brush fire that burned approximately 2 acres Saturday evening in Kihei, with investigators looking into the possibility that the fire was intentionally set.
Firefighters responded at 5:51 p.m. to a vacant lot between Liloa Hema Drive and condominiums along South Kihei Road, according to the Maui Fire Department.
The fire burned through grass and kiawe trees in three areas totaling approximately 2 acres. Crews brought the fire under control at 6:59 p.m. and reported it 100% contained at 10:27 p.m.
Liloa Hema Drive, between Alanui Kealii and Keonekai Road, was temporarily closed to allow firefighters to work safely.
No injuries, evacuations, displacements or property damage were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with preliminary indications suggesting possible intentional ignition, according to the fire department.
Responding units included Engine 14, Ladder 14, Tanker 14, Engine 6, Engine 10, Tanker 10, Tanker 50, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.
Firefighters continued monitoring the area and addressing hot spots on Monday.