NR 05-07-25 (May 7, 10:10 a.m., County of Kaua‘i, Kōke‘e brush fire)

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

News Release

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2025

May 7, 10:10 a.m., County of Kaua‘i, Kōke‘e brush fire

Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Kōke‘e near the junction of Kōke‘e Road and Waimea Canyon Drive. 

There are no threats to structures nor any injuries have been reported.  

According to a preliminary report, the fire was reported shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The estimated size is 2 acres.

Assets

Crews with the Hanapēpē and Waimea fire stations, Rescue 3, Tender 1, Air 1, the Department of Public Works, the Kaua‘i Police Department, State officials, and the on-duty Battalion Chief are responding to the incident.

The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is also monitoring the fire.

Road closures (New update)

At this time, Waimea Canyon Drive, from Panini Place to Kōke‘e Road junction, is closed, according to State officials. In addition, Kōke‘e Road near mile marker 7 is also closed to traffic. The public is strongly advised to avoid the area as crews remain on scene.

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