March 8, 3 p.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. Crews continue to put out spot fires along the fire line. Approximately 100 acres have been scorched by this fire.
There are no threats to nearby structures and no reports of injuries.
The fire was reported Saturday, March 7, at 9 p.m. and was initially estimated to be 200 feet by 300 feet.
Response
According to a preliminary report, crews have the fire under control despite active flames. Firefighters will remain on scene to continue suppression efforts.
Assets
Personnel with the Waimea fire station, Air 1, Air 2, the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Jack Harter Helicopters, Inc., and a dozer are responding to this incident.
The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is also monitoring the incident.
Initially, 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 responded to this incident Saturday at 9 p.m.
Road closures
Waimea Canyon Drive remains closed until units clear the scene.
This will be the final news release on this incident if no significant updates occur.
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