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NR 10-17-24 (Oct. 17, 2:55 P.M. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire)

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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
**REIKO MATSUYAMA**, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2024






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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Oct. 17, 2:55 P.M. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire

Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters are responding to multiple brush fires in Anahola.

*_Response_*

Crews continue to battle a 1-acre fire near Kuhio Highway near the Anahola Marketplace. Crews also responded to a 5,000-square foot brush fire mauka, near Kalalea Road, which is now under control.  

*_Assets_*

Crews with the Kapaa and Kaiakea fire stations, Tender 1, the on-duty Battalion Chief, and Air 1 are responding to the incident.

The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the incident. 

*_Road closures_*

At this time, the northbound lane of Kuhio Highway, near the Anahola Marketplace, is open to traffic. The southbound lane of Kuhio has been diverted to Kealia Road. There are no immediate threats to homes.

According to preliminary reports, Kauai Police Dispatch received a report of the first fire at approximately 12:55 p.m. The second fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m.

Updates will be posted when more information becomes available. 

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