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Olowalu residents evacuated as Maui firefighters battle brush fire

Maui firefighters are battling a brush fire in Olowalu today.

Police are also at the scene to evacuate residents, according to Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro of Maui County’s Department of Fire and Public Safety. It is unclear how many residents are being evacuated at this time.

Eight companies, three tankers and two helicopters are fighting the blaze.

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