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Crater Road Fire update as of 3 p.m. 7-11-24 For www.mauicounty.gov

July 11, 2024

RESIDENT ADVISORY

Residents in the area must continue to remain vigilant as fire behavior can change quickly given the current weather conditions. 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 25% contained at 420 acres as of 3 p.m., July 11, 2024, and forward progress has been stopped, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD). While five helicopters are active, only two to three are flying due to fog and lower visibility. Dozers have successfully cut control lines around most of the perimeter 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.

WATER INFORMATION

The Crater Road fire is far uphill relative to the County Department of Water Supply water system, and there are no current concerns over the safety of the Upcountry drinking water, according to County Water Supply Director John Stufflebean. However, DWS is prepared to respond should the system be threatened.

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’s wildland crew.

CLOSURES

Crater Road at Mile Marker 2 as of early this morning; Haleakala National Park was closed as of July 10 evening; and Crater Road between mile markers 8 and 10 were closed as of July 10 evening.

EVACUATIONS ISSUED

None

BACKGROUND

MFD reported the Crater Road fire at about 6:13 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 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.

INFO

Sign up for MEMA alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui on Facebook and Instagram.

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