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Crater Road Fire update as of 5:30 p.m. 7-11-24 For www.mauicounty.gov

July 11, 2024

FIRE UPDATE

The Crater Road fire is 50% contained at 420 acres as of 5:30 p.m., July 11, 2024, and forward progress of the fire has been stopped as of earlier this afternoon, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD). Two helicopters are active. Dozers have successfully cut control lines around most of the fire. No injuries and structural damages have been reported due to the fire, which is located at about 7,000-foot elevation.

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 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.

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

MFD crews will remain on scene overnight to monitor the situation, work on containment and extinguish hot spots. Four engines, three wildland engines, 11 tankers, five dozers, two helicopters, MFD firing crew and a 27-person state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s wildland crew have been working throughout the day.

CLOSURES

Crater Road, which was closed early this morning, will remain closed overnight, officials said. Haleakala National Park was 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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