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Strong winds are fanning the flames of a brush fire below Pukalani that has spread into the Central Valley of Maui to 2,500 acres, the Maui Fire Department said on Thursday.
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The fire had grown exponentially from a mere 5 acres at 2:15 p.m. The blaze broke out at about 1:53 p.m. Thursday on the Kihei side of Haleakala Highway below Pukalani and has extended into the Central Valley, MFD said.
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The weather is hot and dry, with a wind advisory in effect and gusts of more than 20 mph.
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Fire crews are working to put out spot fires ahead of the main fire and private companies are using bulldozers to cut fire breaks.
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The fire department is using various methods to contain the wildfire. It is using controlled burns to improve the perimeter lines.
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At least 11 MFD units have been battling the blaze, including three MFD helicopters, which are making water drops.
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No homes are being threatened at this time, MFD said in an email. No roads have been closed, but this could change at any time.
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