Crews battle large brush fire near Kapolei mall
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Firefighters contained a brush fire Tuesday night that burned 9 acres in the vicinity of Ka Makana Ali‘i, an outdoor mall in Kapolei, a Fire Department spokesman said.2/10
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Firefighters had the blaze contained at 8:25 p.m. The mall was evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to compromised air quality from the fire.3/10
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The mall, including its theaters, temporarily closed at 4:20 p.m. on the advice of the Fire and Police departments, a spokeswoman said. A handful of businesses reopened later in the evening.4/10
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COURTESY MATHEW VERDUGO
The fire broke out on the Diamond Head side of the mall at 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway in Kapolei.5/10
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HFD Firefighters worked to douse hot spots in the charred growth near patches of dry brush east of the mall.6/10
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A total of 16 units and 47 firefighters responded shortly after 3 p.m., according to fire Capt. Kevin Mokulehua. Besides the mall, there is a railway base yard nearby and other structures.7/10
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City Dept of Emergency Management personnel helped direct traffic at Kapolei Parkway, which was closed at Kualakai Parkway.8/10
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COURTESY WILLIAM BACARRO
Numerous social media posts feature video of thick, black smoke filling the air.9/10
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COURTESY MATHEW VERDUGO
Kapolei Parkway was closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon from Kualakai Parkway to Renton Road, according to city officials.10/10
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COURTESY NA'I CHOCK
The road reopened after 8 p.m. HFD requested that mall security evacuate vehicles parked on the Diamond Head side of the mall.
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