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July 11, 2024

RESIDENT ADVISORY

Although no evacuation orders have been issued for the Haleakala Crater Road Fire, Maui Emergency 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 6:45 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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