Off the News: It’s getting hotter; beware of fires

The seven brush fire calls on Thursday in Central Maui, in the span of 90 minutes, sparks this warning: Hawaii is coming up on the hot and dry summer months. And that means prime opportunities for wild fires to start.

Luckily, those Maui fires were quickly extinguished, with no injuries or damage reported. But take heed: We might not be so lucky next time. Stay vigilant against sparks, so they don’t start raging out of control. And now would be a good time to clear high weeds and brush, which can act as fuel for fire, away from structures.