Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Remote wildfire burns near western tip of Oahu
POSTED: $publishedOnDateString
Honolulu and federal firefighters are fighting a remote wildfire burning near Satellite Tracking Station Road in the Yokohama Bay area today.
Honolulu fire Capt. Gary Lum did not know the size of the fire, but said the blaze is significant, requiring both fire department helicopters and about 25 percent of the fire department's on-duty fire trucks.
About 16 trucks and 60 Honolulu firefighters are battling the blaze, which started about 3:25 a.m. Federal firefighters were also assisting, Lum said.
Because of the remote location, firefighters have to transport water in tankers to the fire.
"There's no water supply up there," Lum said. "Logistically it's difficult."
Brush fire burns 5 acres near West Loch
Wildfire forces evacuations in Waianae near site of June fire
Homes in the back of Waianae Valley evacuated as fire approaches
Kaena Point park fire mostly under control
Firefighters mop up Makaha Valley wildfire
West Oahu federal fire station needed, union says
Firefighters contain third Waianae Valley fire
Firefighters nearly contain small wildfire in Kahuku
Electrical malfunction causes Kalihi wildfire
Firefighters extinguish Waialua brush fire
‘Soul Sessions’ feat. Taimane
