NR 08-22-24 (9:45 p.m. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire)

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

News Release

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2024

9:45 p.m. UPDATE, County of Kaua‘i, Anahola brush fire

Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters continue to respond to a brush fire in Anahola, mauka of Kūhiō Highway, across the post office.

Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night. Assets are en route to create additional fire breaks.

The fire is 20% contained, according to fire officials. Fire is estimated at 10 to 15 acres. No injuries have been reported.

At this time, there are no road closures and no immediate threats to homes.

Crews with the Kaiakea and the Kapa‘a fire stations, Rescue 3, Tender 1, Department of Public Works, private landowners, and the on-duty Battalion Chief are responding to the incident.

The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is currently at level 2 activation and continues to monitor and support the incident. 

Updates will be posted when more information becomes available. 

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