Firefighters responding to brush fire in Hanapēpē
HANAPĒPĒ – Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters, County personnel, and private landowners are currently responding to an estimated 28-acre brush fire in Hanapēpē west of Moi Road.
At this time, there are no reports of threats to housing or road closures. According to fire officials, the fire is moving west, away from the residential neighborhood.
Area residents are advised to monitor local media for updates.
Firefighters with the Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, and Waimea fire stations, Tanker 1, Air 1, Air 2, the Department of Public Works, Gay and Robison with a water tanker, and a private contractor with a dozer are responding to this incident.
Personnel with the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency are also monitoring the fire and supporting this response.
According to a preliminary report, Kaua‘i Police Dispatch received a report of a brush fire west of Moi Road shortly before noon on Monday.
Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
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