NR 06-06-25 (June 6, 7:00 p.m., County of Kaua‘i, Keālia brush fire)

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

News Release

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2025

June 6, 7:00 p.m., County of Kaua‘i, Keālia brush fire

The Kaua‘i Fire Department continues to respond to a brush fire in Keālia near Keālia Kai. 

Response (NEW UPDATE)

According to officials, the estimated 5 acre fire is about 60% contained.

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

According to a preliminary report, the fire was reported shortly before 3:25 p.m. today, June 6. 

Assets

Crews with the Kaiakea Fire Station, Rescue 3, Air 1, Tanker 3, Truck 2, the on-duty Battalion Chief, Air 2, and the Kaua‘i Police Department are responding.

The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency and the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative are also monitoring the incident.

Road closures

There are no road closures at this time.

Updates will be provided when more information is available. 

Keālia brush fire. Photo courtesy of Kaua‘i Police Department.

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