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Wailuku brush fire that led to evacuations is now fully contained

A Wailuku brush fire that forced multiple home evacuations is now fully contained, the Maui Fire Department said tonight.

An estimated 17 acres were burned.

Multiple homes were evacuated this afternoon in Wailuku. The fire was first reported at 3 p.m. today in the area of Piihana Road and Kahekili Highway. Ten MFD units responded to the blaze.

Tradewinds were blowing at 10 mph to 15 mph this afternoon.

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