NR 03-08-26 (March 8, 1:40 a.m., County of Kaua‘i, Waimea brush fire)

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

News Release

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2026

March 8, 1:40 a.m., County of Kaua‘i, Waimea brush fire

The Kaua‘i Fire Department is responding to a brush fire in Waimea near mile marker 2 of Waimea Canyon Drive. 

According to a preliminary report, the fire was reported shortly before 9 p.m. The initial size of the fire is estimated to be 200 feet by 300 feet. Crews have knocked down the southern flank, with most crews continue to fight the northern flank of the fire.

There are no threats to nearby structures and no reports of injuries. 

Assets 

Personnel with the Waimea, Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, and Kōloa fire stations, Rescue 3, Tanker 3, Tanker 5, the on-duty Battalion Chief, the Kaua‘i Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources are responding.

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

Road closures

Waimea Drive remains closed until further notice. 

Updates will be provided when more information becomes available. 

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