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MFD contains fire that prompted evacuation in Kaanapali [1]

['Elizabeth Ufi']

Date: 2023-08-12 04:50:31+00:00

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui County said a fire in West Maui that prompted another evacuation for some residents is now 100% contained.

Just shortly before 6:40 p.m. the Maui Police Department made the announcement of the evacuation and fire in Kaanapali. By around 9 p.m., they said no further evacuations are being conducted.

Smoke seen off in the distance during a brush fire in Kaanapali, Hawaii on Maui on Aug. 11, 2023. (Photo/Slappy Cakes) Smoke seen off in the distance during a brush fire in Kaanapali, Hawaii on Maui on Aug. 11, 2023. (Photo/Andrea Fausett) Smoke seen off in the distance during a brush fire in Kaanapali, Hawaii on Maui on Aug. 11, 2023. (Photo/Andrea Fausett)

During the time of the fire, residents were being evacuated to ensure the safety of the community and first responders.

According to MPD, there are no restrictions to exit the west side but entrance back into the area will be allowed once it is safe to do so.

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[1] Url: https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-fires/kaanapali-residents-told-to-evacuate-due-to-fire/

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